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Our digital world runs on computer tech, and that tech is only going to become more autonomous and more ubiquitous. And that, in turn, only underscores the ongoing importance of online security. With digital automation growing, it’s more important than ever, right now, to start firming up the digital protections. Against this backdrop, Goldman Sachs analyst Gabriela Borges has turned her eye on the cybersecurity sector, writing: “Multi-product platforms have gained momentum and are closer to sol  ( 49 min )

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Shares of Paramount Global (PARA) moved lower after the entertainment company missed estimates in its earnings report for the fourth quarter of 2022.  ( 1 min )

U.S. stock markets moved lower on Thursday, Feb. 16, as Producer Price Index (PPI) data revealed that inflation remained higher than expected.  ( 10 min )

Shares of Paramount Global (PARA) moved lower after the entertainment company missed estimates in its earnings report for the fourth quarter of 2022.  ( 10 min )

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Walmart reports Q4 FY 2023 results before markets open on Feb. 21. Analysts expect top- and bottom-line improvement during a difficult retail period.  ( 11 min )

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Ever since July, 2-year Treasurys have offered higher yields than 10-year ones. Is this inversion be a sign of recession, or another byproduct of the pandemic?  ( 11 min )

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Here are the best online brokerage accounts and trading platforms with low costs and fees plus the best trading experience, mobile apps, and more.  ( 26 min )

We look at the difference in taxes on income and services offered on both sides of the border to determine where individuals would be better off financially.  ( 17 min )

Julian Robertson was a legendary investor known as the “Wizard of Wall Street” and the “Father of Hedge Funds.”  ( 15 min )

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Wholesale inflation jumped more than expected last month, driven higher by rising prices for energy. The Labor Department's Producer Price Index (PPI) rose 0.7% last month, well above forecasts of 0.4%  ( 10 min )

Shares of Zillow (ZG) jumped as much as 9% in extended trading Wednesday before giving back gains, after the real estate firm beat earnings estimates and reported fourth-quarter revenues of $435 million that beat estimates of $413 million.  ( 10 min )

Reddit is a social-networking company and online community that makes money through ads and premium membership plans.  ( 14 min )

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You can loan funds onto your Walmart Money Card in one of six main ways. Learn about your options for reloading funds, and more about the benefits and fees.  ( 17 min )

Taxes are difficult to avoid, but there are many strategies you can use to help ward them off so that you can legally keep the most of your hard earned income.  ( 20 min )

How Chapter 7 bankruptcy and Chapter 13 bankruptcy work for individuals, and some alternatives to consider first.  ( 20 min )

Form W-2 reports an employee's annual wages and the amount of taxes withheld from their paycheck. Here's why you need a W-2 and how it is used.  ( 22 min )

The home mortgage interest deduction (HMID) is one of the most cherished American tax breaks. In truth, the myth is often better than reality when looking at the numbers.  ( 20 min )

Learn the proper procedure for deducting investment losses and get some tips on how to strategically structure them to lower your income tax bill for the year.  ( 21 min )

A SBO 401(k) is a tax-deferred, government-registered retirement savings plan for small business owners.  ( 15 min )

An individual 401(k) retirement savings plan has some advantages over a SEP IRA if you are a sole proprietor.  ( 17 min )

SEC proposal would force investment advisors to place clients' crypto assets alongside stocks, bonds in custody accounts with banks or other financial institutions  ( 12 min )

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In 2022 zijn voor 63.000 nieuwe huizen bouwvergunningen afgegeven, blijkt uit cijfers van statistiekbureau CBS. Een jaar eerder waren dat er 16 procent meer. De daling komt volledig voor rekening van de koophuizen, waarvoor 34.000 vergunningen werden afgegeven - 31 procent minder dan in 2021.  ( 3 min )

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De oprichters van de verpakkingsloze online supermarkt Pieter Pot hebben hun bedrijf verkocht vanwege financiële problemen. De nieuwe eigenaar waarschuwt in een brief aan leveranciers voor een naderend faillissement.  ( 4 min )

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Levensmiddelenbedrijf Nestlé wil dit jaar opnieuw zijn prijzen verhogen. Afgelopen jaar heeft de producent van onder meer Smarties, KitKat en Nespresso zijn prijzen al opgeschroefd, maar doordat de kosten zijn meegestegen, is het bedrijf van plan om zijn producten nog wat duurder te maken.  ( 3 min )

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De introductie van de augmentedrealitybril waar Apple al jaren aan werkt, is volgens persbureau Bloomberg weer uitgesteld. De aankondiging werd in maart verwacht, maar zal nu waarschijnlijk pas in juni plaatsvinden.  ( 3 min )

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Pieter Pot, een online supermarkt die producten zonder verpakkingen verkoopt, verkeert in financiële problemen. Aandeelhouders waarschuwen in een brief naar leveranciers voor een naderend faillissement.  ( 2 min )

Schiphol Group heeft drie boerderijen uitgekocht om mogelijk te maken dat Lelystad Airport een milieuvergunning krijgt. Dat meldt minister Christianne van der Wal (Natuur en Stikstof) in twee Kamerbrieven waar Omroep Flevoland over schrijft. Zo kan de luchthaven aan de stikstofregels voldoen.  ( 3 min )

De werkloosheid is in januari licht gestegen. In de eerste maand van het jaar zat 3,6 procent van de beroepsbevolking zonder betaald werk, berekende statistiekbureau CBS. Historisch gezien is dat nog een zeer laag percentage.  ( 3 min )

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DraftKings, Applied Materials, and Redfin were among the stock making movers in after hours trading on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023.  ( 46 min )

Shopify Inc. shares suffered one of their worst days on record Thursday, after financial results failed to provide much clarity about the road ahead in 2023.  ( 25 min )

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The sports betting firm is getting a boost in revenue as more states legalize sports gambling.  ( 22 min )

The chip equipment maker reported adjusted earnings of $2.03 a share for the January quarter, compared with the consensus estimate of $1.93.  ( 22 min )

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DraftKings (DKNG) stock popped late Thursday after the sportsbook operator posted a revenue beat and narrower-than-expected loss for its fourth quarter.  ( 47 min )

Wall Street is looking for earnings of $5.57 a share from $11.3 billion in equipment sales for the latest quarter.  ( 22 min )

U.S. stocks suffered their worst drop in a month on Thursday after hotter-than-expected data on wholesale prices and talk of more aggressive interest-rate...  ( 22 min )

Stocks can fly up or down very quickly for many reasons, including rumors, analyst upgrades or downgrades, dividend increases or solid earnings reports that beat the Street. But when a stock that has been sinking — both short and long term — suddenly soars 8% in one day on heavier than usual volume, it bears a closer look. Here is one real estate investment trust (REIT) that soared 8% on Feb. 16. What in the world happened? Medical Properties Trust Inc. (NYSE: MPW) is a Birmingham, Alabama-based  ( 47 min )

The world is going to need fossil fuels far longer than President Biden seems to think.  ( 48 min )

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Professional and amateur traders are flocking to risky equity options that some have likened to lottery tickets, dawn by the opportunity to reap massive...  ( 29 min )

Shares of Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. sank 6.5% in afternoon trading Thursday, to put them on track for an eighth straight decline. The losing streak comes after...  ( 22 min )

Individual investors have been snapping up stocks at the fastest pace ever as U.S. equity markets charge higher this year.  ( 47 min )

Tesla recalls 362,758 EVs as EV maker's self-driving software "may cause" crashes. Tesla stock turns lower.  ( 24 min )

Marathon Oil aims to return $1.8 billion to shareholders this year.  ( 16 min )

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As banks pushed for repayment, a hedge fund saw a troubled company that had one thing going for it: the passionate interest of individual investors.  ( 27 min )

Bitcoin will eventually hit $500,000, but not in the next five years, the Galaxy Digital CEO said Wednesday.  ( 46 min )

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The volatility in natural gas prices comes at a time of change for the industry.  ( 16 min )

“While history doesn’t repeat, it often rhymes,” Marko Kolanovic warned.  ( 47 min )

A strong sales outlook from Fastly has analysts upgrading the stock.  ( 23 min )

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The entertainment company reported earnings per share of 8 cents, analysts were expecting 24 cents. The company said falling advertising revenue was partly to blame.  ( 23 min )

Analysts at D.A. Davidson downgraded shares of Coinbase on Thursday amid regulatory uncertainty in a call that comes just a few days before the company's next quarterly report.  ( 47 min )

It’s now official… sort of. Tesla has now passed BMW as the top luxury brand in the U.S., according to new car registration data compiled by Experian in partnership with Automotive News.  ( 46 min )

While last year wasn’t a particularly good year for stock investors, at least one man closed it out with a smile. Ken Griffin, the billionaire founder of the Citadel hedge fund, didn’t just outperform the markets last year – he managed to outperform them by a margin of $16 billion. It was the highest annual profit ever seen by a Wall Street hedge fund, and reflected the 38% return generated by Citadel’s flagship fund. Now we all know that past performance is no guarantee of future gains – but it  ( 48 min )

As Americans' credit card balances soared at the end of 2022, delinquencies started to creep up as well.  ( 48 min )

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U.S. stock indexes fell on Thursday morning as investors digest another hot inflation report that showed price pressures at the wholesale level rose more...  ( 27 min )

Tesla fired more than 30 employees who work at its factory in Buffalo, New York, in retaliation for union organizing, according to a complaint filed with the National Labor Relations Board. Tesla Workers United, a group of Tesla employees who work as data labelers on the Autopilot team at the company's Buffalo plant, announced Tuesday plans to organize a union.  ( 46 min )

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Economists have been calling for a housing crash for several months. Some even predicted that home prices would fall by as much as 30% in 2023. While these claims are understandable considering that rising mortgage rates have priced many would-be buyers out of the market, it appears that a different scenario is beginning to play out. Best-selling author and real estate fund manager Grant Cardone agrees that the housing market is in trouble, but points out that investors will create enough demand  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Twilio Inc. jumped by the most in almost three years after projecting a profit this quarter and setting the stage for $1 billion worth of stock buybacks.Most Read from BloombergChina Warns of Retaliation Against US Over Balloon SagaChina Hits Back at US with Sanctions on Lockheed, RaytheonASML Stolen Data Came From Technical Repository for Chip MachinesUS Says 3 Mystery Objects Likely Private, With No China LinkUkraine to Receive Fewer Battle Tanks From Allies Than PromisedEarning  ( 47 min )

These dividend stocks have helped investors follow a 'growth, then income' strategy  ( 27 min )

TravelCenters of America (TA) shares are surging today as BP’s (BP) North America subsidiary announced it is buying the fuel and service centers in a $1.3 billion all-cash deal.  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Locked out of debt markets and facing significantly higher borrowing costs, executives at troubled companies are looking for help in an almost dormant corner of Wall Street.Most Read from BloombergChina Warns of Retaliation Against US Over Balloon SagaChina Hits Back at US with Sanctions on Lockheed, RaytheonASML Stolen Data Came From Technical Repository for Chip MachinesUS Says 3 Mystery Objects Likely Private, With No China LinkUkraine to Receive Fewer Battle Tanks From Allies  ( 50 min )

The 60/40 may actually be a terrible asset allocation in the long run  ( 26 min )

QuantumScape shares rocketed Wednesday ahead of a fourth-quarter report. evening. They're giving back quite a bit in Thursday trading.  ( 23 min )

Add up the market valuation of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL), all the cryptos in the world and entrepreneur Jeff Bezos’s fortune, and you get to over $3 trillion. But one 80-year-old man has created something bigger than all three of these combined. These days, he shuns the spotlight and lives on a modest farm in rural Pennsylvania. You would never guess the farm’s owner set in motion a $5 trillion force that grows each fortnight. It’s a comfortable enough retirement, but Ted Benna has some regrets.  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Teck Resources Ltd. is planning to separate its multibillion-dollar steelmaking coal business to focus more on industrial metals, according to people familiar with the matter.Most Read from BloombergChina Warns of Retaliation Against US Over Balloon SagaUS Says 3 Mystery Objects Likely Private, With No China LinkASML Stolen Data Came From Technical Repository for Chip MachinesChina Hits Back at US with Sanctions on Lockheed, RaytheonUkraine to Receive Fewer Battle Tanks From Allie  ( 46 min )

Here's how we'd play the stock right now.  ( 10 min )

DocuSign Inc. expects to lay off about 10% of its workforce in a bid to improve its 'growth, scale and profitability objectives.'  ( 23 min )

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The stock market appears to be making some aggressive assumptions that will derail the recent rally in the S&P 500 if they turn out to be wrong.  ( 23 min )

Some banks limit how often you can transfer money out of a savings account. Exceeding the allowed quota of transfers via ATM, electronic bill payment or other methods could result in being charged a fee, having your savings account changed … Continue reading → The post Savings Account Transfer Limit appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

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Some quality stocks are on sale, a perfect opportunity for investors interested in names that might have a particularly bright future.  ( 23 min )

The oil giant will acquire TravelCenters of America for $86 a share.  ( 23 min )

TravelCenters of America Inc. said Thursday it has agreed to be acquired by BP Plc for $86 a share in cash, or about $1.3 billion. The price is equal to an...  ( 23 min )

After selling his company, the startup founder worked as a software engineer at Google for three years.  ( 47 min )

Toast, Inc (NYSE: TOST) reported fourth-quarter FY22 revenue growth of 50% year-on-year to $769 million, beating the consensus of $743.9 million. ARR for Q4 was $901 million, up 59% Y/Y. Gross Payment Volume (GPV) increased 49% Y/Y to $25.5 billion. EPS loss of $(0.19) missed the consensus loss of $(0.14). "As we continue to enhance our all-in-one digital platform, we're helping restaurants diversify into additional service models, unlock new revenue streams, alleviate key pain points, and thriv  ( 45 min )

The lawsuit accuses Reddit of breaching contract by removing Jaime Rogozinski as a WallStreetBets moderator in 2020 and infringing on his right to trademark the brand, among other complaints.  ( 23 min )

Twilio reports a narrower-than-expected quarterly loss, Roku adds 4.6 million new active accounts in the fourth quarter, and Cisco sharply raises its outlook for the fiscal year.  ( 23 min )

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Shares of Toast Inc. were getting slammed in premarket trading Thursday, though the maker of payment offerings and software for the restaurant industry...  ( 23 min )

The software company expects first-quarter revenue of between $466 million and $470 million, while analysts expected $484 million.  ( 23 min )

The media company said higher revenue from its direct-to-consumer and film segments offset declines in its core television business.  ( 23 min )

Shake Shack (SHAK) reported Q4 2022 earnings before market open on Thursday, February 16 that were in-line expectations, after preliminary results were out in early January.  ( 47 min )

Shares of Crocs Inc. leapt 7.0% toward a 13-month high in premarket trading Thursday, after the casual footwear seller reported a big fourth-quarter profit...  ( 23 min )

Shares of Datadog Inc. were falling 7% in after-hours trading Thursday after the company topped expectations with its fourth-quarter earnings and revenue but...  ( 22 min )

The entertainment company reported earnings per share of 8 cents, driven by a slowdown in advertising. Analysts had expected 24 cents.  ( 23 min )

U.S. stock futures fell Thursday morning with bond yields higher, and a Bitcoin rally making moves as investors parse through another round of economic data.  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Wall Street equity futures edged lower as traders awaited the another set of data readings on the strength of the economy and looked for clues on the outlook for rate hikes. The tone was less upbeat than in Europe, where positive earnings news buoyed stocks. Most Read from BloombergChina Warns of Retaliation Against US Over Balloon SagaUS Says 3 Mystery Objects Likely Private, With No China LinkASML Stolen Data Came From Technical Repository for Chip MachinesUkraine to Receive Few  ( 48 min )

The cost of charging an EV is almost always less than filling a car's gas tank but it can depend on gas prices and electricity rates where you live.  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Last year, most US investors and central bankers underestimated how high inflation would climb. Now they may be underestimating how high interest rates will need to go to bring it back down. Most Read from BloombergChina Warns of Retaliation Against US Over Balloon SagaUS Says 3 Mystery Objects Likely Private, With No China LinkASML Stolen Data Came From Technical Repository for Chip MachinesUkraine to Receive Fewer Battle Tanks From Allies Than PromisedAmerica's Priciest Neighbor  ( 48 min )

How AI could usher an enormous global deflationary shock.  ( 48 min )

Berkshire Hathaway bought a stake in BYD—now the world's top-selling EV brand—in 2008.  ( 47 min )

Analyst, who correctly predicted the late 2020 bull run, said 2023 could be a surprisingly good year for both crypto and equities.  ( 47 min )

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The San Jose battery developer's stock had more than doubled since late December but fell by about 14% in after-hours trading on Wednesday.  ( 14 min )

In a blow to the company’s growing EV ambitions, Ford today confirmed it is halting production and shipments of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup due to a potential battery issue.  ( 46 min )

Cisco's results could give a lift to investor sentiment about the outlook for enterprise tech spending.  ( 23 min )

Microsoft's new A.I. addition to its Bing search engine has people clamoring to use it but has considerable kinks—including creepiness—that could compromise widespread adoption.  ( 1 min )

Shares of Zillow (ZG) jumped as much as 9% in extended trading Wednesday before giving back gains, after the real estate firm beat earnings estimates and reported fourth-quarter revenues of $435 million that beat estimates of $413 million.  ( 1 min )

After initially falling as strong retail sales data stoked inflation concerns, U.S. stocks rallied to end the session on Feb. 15, closing with gains.  ( 1 min )

Most residents in states that distributed some kind of stimulus payments last year don’t have to report them on their federal returns. But some residents in four states do — largely because of how their states designed these payments.  ( 48 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- A China-based former employee of ASML Holding NV — a critical cog in the global semiconductor industry — stole data from a software system that the corporation uses to store technical information about its machinery.Most Read from BloombergUS Says 3 Mystery Objects Likely Private, With No China LinkChina Warns of Retaliation Against US Over Balloon SagaAmerica's Priciest Neighborhoods Are Changing as the Ultra-Rich Move to FloridaUS Scrambles Jets for ‘Routine’ Intercept of Russia  ( 49 min )

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The Internal Revenue Service has $80 billion in new funding. What taxpayers should know about how that money will be used.  ( 23 min )

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The networking-equipment maker says its sales rose 7% in the latest quarter.  ( 23 min )

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Shopify produced a better holiday quarter than expected, but a forecast for slowing revenue growth hit the stock in late trading.  ( 24 min )

Apple supplier Foxconn announced the creation of a major new factory in Vietnam and a $300 million investment to expand its current operations in the country. The decision comes as Apple attempts to move parts of its manufacturing process out of China.  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Surging bond yields have been rattling investors for a year. Why they’re a problem for people hooked on an asset as volatile as equities can be seen by juxtaposing stocks with some of the safest securities in the world.Most Read from BloombergUS Says 3 Mystery Objects Likely Private, With No China LinkChina Warns of Retaliation Against US Entities in Balloon SagaAmerica's Priciest Neighborhoods Are Changing as the Ultra-Rich Move to FloridaUS Scrambles Jets for ‘Routine’ Intercept  ( 47 min )

Charlie Munger reaffirms his love for Costco.  ( 46 min )

If past is precedent, CROX has an excellent chance of bouncing off a bullish trendline  ( 45 min )

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The retailer faces doubts about its long-term survival even after getting an unusual financial lifeline.  ( 26 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The explosive rise of short-dated options is creating event risk on the scale of the stock market’s early-2018 volatility implosion, according to JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s Marko Kolanovic. Most Read from BloombergUS Says 3 Mystery Objects Likely Private, With No China LinkChina Warns of Retaliation Against US Entities in Balloon SagaAmerica's Priciest Neighborhoods Are Changing as the Ultra-Rich Move to FloridaUS Scrambles Jets for ‘Routine’ Intercept of Russian WarplanesNew Cars Are  ( 47 min )

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Credo Technology stock suffering record selloff a day after closing at a record after customer cuts purchases.  ( 24 min )

The stock market appears to be making some aggressive assumptions that will derail the recent rally in the S&P 500 if they turn out to be wrong.  ( 23 min )

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These are the funds that track the S&P 500 with the lowest fees and most liquidity.  ( 14 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Canadian home prices fell for an 11th straight month as rising interest rates continued to limit what prospective buyers can afford, ramping up pressure on the country’s housing market.Most Read from BloombergUS Says 3 Mystery Objects Likely Private, With No China LinkChina Warns of Retaliation Against US Over Balloon SagaAmerica's Priciest Neighborhoods Are Changing as the Ultra-Rich Move to FloridaUS Scrambles Jets for ‘Routine’ Intercept of Russian WarplanesNew Cars Are Only fo  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Intel Corp.’s cratering stock has made its dividend yield the highest among large technology companies. With capital spending demands surging and the business bleeding cash, speculation is rampant on Wall Street that the payouts won’t last.Most Read from BloombergUS Says 3 Mystery Objects Likely Private, With No China LinkAmerica's Priciest Neighborhoods Are Changing as the Ultra-Rich Move to FloridaNew Cars Are Only for the Rich Now as Automakers Rake In ProfitsUS Scrambles Jets  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Barrick Gold Corp. is looking to reverse a slump in its bullion output this year after posting its lowest production in more than two decades.Most Read from BloombergUS Says 3 Mystery Objects Likely Private, With No China LinkAmerica's Priciest Neighborhoods Are Changing as the Ultra-Rich Move to FloridaNew Cars Are Only for the Rich Now as Automakers Rake In ProfitsUS Scrambles Jets for ‘Routine’ Intercept of Russian WarplanesGunman Kills Three at Michigan State; Suspect Found De  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- (This story was originally published June 6, 2022. On Wednesday, ASML said a former employee in China stole data about its technology.)Few companies are better positioned to benefit from the crippling shortage of computer chips than ASML Holding NV, a Dutch manufacturer whose equipment plays an integral role in making the world’s most advanced semiconductors.Most Read from BloombergUS Says 3 Mystery Objects Likely Private, With No China LinkAmerica's Priciest Neighborhoods Are Cha  ( 54 min )

U.S. stocks descended at Wednesday's open after as investors pondered the outlook for interest rates after economic data showed strong consumer spending and an uptick in inflation across January.  ( 47 min )

Michael Burry, the investor whose bet on the U.S. mortgage market before 2008-09 was immortalized in "The Big Short" initiated large positions in Alibaba and JD.com.  ( 23 min )

Life insurance is designed to provide a death benefit for your loved ones if you pass away. Long-term care insurance, meanwhile, can help pay for long-term care expenses while you're still living. Having both types of insurance coverage could make … Continue reading → The post What Is Hybrid Long-Term Care Insurance? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 50 min )

The SECURE 2.0 Act was recently signed into law by President Biden. Coming just a few years after the first SECURE Act, this legislation makes a bevy of changes designed to make it easier for Americans to save for retirement … Continue reading → The post Retirement Saver's Credit Goes Further in Conversion to Saver's Match appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

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UPS will be reducing its headcount in regions of the country where delivery demand has decreased.  ( 14 min )

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Are short-term rentals the next big bubble?  ( 48 min )

Ford stopped production of the electric F-150 Lightning and is not sending new vehicles to dealers as the carmaker wrestles with a battery issue.  ( 46 min )

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The former company head will serve as an adviser before taking the helm in March.  ( 25 min )

The expected rollouts of both drugs this year are vital to the company's future because its remaining offerings face intense competitive pressure.  ( 23 min )

The Canadian miner said it made a net loss of $735 million in the last three months of the year, or 42 cents a share.  ( 23 min )

Here are the companies that screen for being lottery stocks. Chief among them: an EV maker, an e-commerce provider and AI stocks.  ( 26 min )

(Bloomberg) -- US mortgage rates surged last week by the most in four months, reaffirming a retrenchment in housing demand that’s struggling for momentum.Most Read from BloombergUS Says 3 Mystery Objects Likely Private, With No China LinkAmerica's Priciest Neighborhoods Are Changing as the Ultra-Rich Move to FloridaUS Scrambles Jets for ‘Routine’ Intercept of Russian WarplanesNew Cars Are Only for the Rich Now as Automakers Rake In ProfitsChina Warns of Retaliation Against US Entities in Balloon  ( 46 min )

Don’t just consume food, invest in it.  ( 47 min )

It's a cliche, I know, but “stick to your knitting” has long been the best piece of advice you can give to the chief executive who, bored with the dreary old business of doing what he's good at, dreams of taking his company into exciting and politically favoured pastures new.  ( 49 min )

High-profile investors Michael Burry and David Tepper were buying Alibaba during the fourth quarter, potentially putting them in a position to profit from...  ( 24 min )

Musk’s Twitter succession plan, Boeing and Airbus land biggest commercial plane deal, Airbnb has its first profitable year, and other news to start your day.  ( 23 min )

Shares of Trade Desk Inc. were up 6% in premarket trading Wednesday after the advertising-technology company topped profit expectations for the latest...  ( 22 min )

Airbnb posts its first-ever annual profit, and Tripadvisor reports a jump of 47% in fourth-quarter revenue.  ( 23 min )

Barrick Gold Corp. said Wednesday it authorized a stock repurchase program of up to $C1 billion ($750 million) over the next 12 months. The company...  ( 22 min )

Why the authors of 'Overtime' say prospects for working longer are less rosy than many thin  ( 26 min )

The co-founder of Texas-based software firm Slync has been accused of misleading investors and shortchanging employees.  ( 47 min )

Bigger isn't always better, though.  ( 46 min )

Digital Ally, Inc (NASDAQ: DGLY) sought withdrawal of the registration from the U.S. SEC. Digital Ally no longer wished to conduct a public offering of its securities. The SEC did not declare the registration effective, and the company did not trade in the securities under the registration statement. In January, the company filed for a common stock offering of an undisclosed size. Digital Ally intended to use the proceeds of this offering for new product development and general corporate purpose  ( 45 min )

At excessive numbers, the box tickers and taskmasters tip into "busywork" and create more unnecessary work for the “creators.”  ( 49 min )

Bitcoin and Ether prices strengthened in Wednesday afternoon trade, along with all other top 10 non-stablecoin cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. Cardano led gains at 6.91%, followed by Dogecoin at 5.21%, though prices of top 10 tokens remain subdued on the week.  ( 45 min )

Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway bought 60 million of Taiwan Semi shares in the third quarter of 2022, only to sell most of them by the fourth quarter.  ( 23 min )

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway sold billions of dollars worth of shares in a Taiwanese chip maker just months after taking a stake in the company.  ( 24 min )

Berkshire Hathaway has made a near-total exit from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) just three months after pumping $4.1 billion into the chip manufacturer.  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- ASML Holding NV, the leading maker of lithography machines for producing semiconductors, said a former employee in China stole data about its proprietary technology, an allegation that could inflame political tensions as the West moves to restrict Chinese access to chips.Most Read from BloombergUS Says 3 Mystery Objects Likely Private, With No China LinkNew Cars Are Only for the Rich Now as Automakers Rake In ProfitsGunman Kills Three at Michigan State; Suspect Found DeadAmerica's  ( 47 min )

The bank said net profit fell to £1.04 billion, equivalent to $1.2 billion, in the three months to December, down from £1.08 billion a year earlier.  ( 25 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Glencore Plc will return more than $7 billion to shareholders in dividends and buybacks after the commodities giant reported another blockbuster profit driven by its coal and trading divisions.Most Read from BloombergUS Says 3 Mystery Objects Likely Private, With No China LinkNew Cars Are Only for the Rich Now as Automakers Rake In ProfitsGunman Kills Three at Michigan State; Suspect Found DeadAmerica's Priciest Neighborhoods Are Changing as the Ultra-Rich Move to FloridaUS Scramb  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- European stocks slipped and Wall Street equity futures dropped as investors weighed the impact of the latest inflation data from the US and the UK on the outlook for interest rates and as they digested results from major companies.Most Read from BloombergUS Says 3 Mystery Objects Likely Private, With No China LinkNew Cars Are Only for the Rich Now as Automakers Rake In ProfitsGunman Kills Three at Michigan State; Suspect Found DeadAmerica's Priciest Neighborhoods Are Changing as t  ( 48 min )

By Joe Hoppe Glencore PLC said Wednesday that it will return $7.1 billion to shareholders after reporting record 2022 earnings on the back of significant...  ( 22 min )

Now is not a good time to be working in Britain’s car industry. Nobody said the shift to electric vehicles was going to be smooth, but the true scale of the disruption is only just starting to be understood.  ( 47 min )

The market is poised for the next metals and mining bull market to commence. The theme for the last bull market was centered on globalization and the emergence of a new middle class in what we defi...  ( 53 min )

While the wealth gap narrowed by about 3% nationwide in 2021, it grew by 5% in the region, where tech companies have helped create a wave of millionaires and...  ( 25 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. dropped as much as 3.7% after a filing showed Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. slashed its stake in the chip giant. Most Read from BloombergNew Cars Are Only for the Rich Now as Automakers Rake In ProfitsGunman Kills Three at Michigan State; Suspect Found DeadUS Inflation Stays Elevated, Adding Pressure for More Fed HikesAmerica's Priciest Neighborhoods Are Changing as the Ultra-Rich Move to FloridaUS Says 3 Mystery Objects  ( 46 min )

After initially falling as strong retail sales data stoked inflation concerns, U.S. stocks rallied to end the session on Feb. 15, closing with gains.  ( 10 min )

As Republicans and Democrats debate the future of Social Security, the cost of the program is growing because of inflation and the aging population.  ( 12 min )

Personal loan rates are slightly up this week for most borrowers, though the average rate declined for those with Poor credit.  ( 10 min )

The EV maker will allow rival brands to use at least 7,500 of its domestic chargers, including 3,500 Superchargers, by the end of next year.  ( 12 min )

A leading indicator is a measurable set of data that, if monitored, can give some insight into the future behavior of the economy or a business.  ( 19 min )

Homebuilder Index gains for second straight month  ( 10 min )

Form W-4 determines how much tax your employer will withhold from your paycheck, so ensure it is filled out correctly.  ( 18 min )

You can repair your credit for free if you do it yourself. A credit repair company costs monthly, usually through monthly fees that can run up to about $150.  ( 17 min )

Passive income is earnings from a rental property, limited partnership, or other enterprise in which a person is not actively involved.  ( 21 min )

Organized retail crime (ORC), or organized retail theft, is the large-scale theft of retail merchandise with the intention of reselling it at a profit.  ( 16 min )

Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade have similar features and product offerings for investors and traders at all levels.  ( 17 min )

Investopedia and NY1 are teaming up on a series of biweekly updates tracking the health of New York City’s economy, highlighting the best and worst-performing areas of New York's housing, tourism, leisure and hospitality metrics.  ( 12 min )

Learn about the similarities and differences between the S&P 500 and the Russell 1000 indices and why investors may choose one over the other.  ( 15 min )

Mortgage rates have climbed again, raising most averages to within close range of their highest 2023 levels.  ( 13 min )

After rising for two days to approach its 2023 high, the 30-year mortgage average held steady, though Jumbo rates climbed.  ( 12 min )

These are the funds that track the S&P 500 with the lowest fees and most liquidity.  ( 14 min )

Consumers are clearly still willing to open their wallets. Retail sales bounced back from a disappointing holiday shopping season despite inflationary pressures.  ( 12 min )

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission voted 3-2 to cut the standard settlement cycle to one business day after the transaction from two. The new standard will apply to most broker-dealer securities transactions and will take full effect on May 28, 2024.  ( 10 min )

The wholesale energy market is quite different from traditional financial markets and potential trader need to thoroughly understand the nuances.  ( 19 min )

Citadel Securities and Soros Fund Management made crypto-related investments in Q4 2022. Investments include Silvergate Bank, MicroStrategy, and Marathon.  ( 12 min )

Berkshire did not exit or enter any positions, but it made large cuts to companies like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing and Activision Blizzard.  ( 12 min )

Find out what you should expect if you invest $10,000 in the S&P 500 exchange-traded fund and wait 20 years.  ( 19 min )

Annuities can provide guaranteed income for life, but investors should make sure they’re aware of all the fees and expenses they may have to pay.  ( 16 min )

Shares of Airbnb (ABNB) are surging over 10% in early trading Wednesday, while those of Tripadvisor (TRIP) are up slightly after the online booking companies reported results that beat analyst estimates on stronger travel demand.  ( 10 min )

A financial crisis is a situation where the value of assets drop rapidly and is often triggered by a panic or a run on banks.  ( 25 min )

The three the top three credit bureaus are Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. Learn what they do, how they determine your credit score, and why their credit scores differ.  ( 19 min )

See the historical performance of the S&P 500 Index. Learn more about the factors that affect the S&P 500 average return.  ( 16 min )

A grant deed, also known as a special warranty deed, is a legal document used to transfer ownership of real property.  ( 16 min )

The principal-agent problem is a conflict in priorities between a person or a group and the representative authorized to act for them.  ( 17 min )

Relationship management is a strategy in which an organization maintains an ongoing level of engagement with its audience and supply chain.  ( 14 min )

Tax-loss harvesting is a strategy investors use to offset capital gains liabilities with losses in other assets. Cryptocurrency's rough 2022 may be a good time to apply it.  ( 13 min )

Those who pay work-related expenses can save literally thousands on their taxes by establishing an FSA account and making regular 401(k) contributions.  ( 17 min )

Form 1040 is the standard U.S. individual tax return form that taxpayers use to file their annual income tax returns with the IRS.  ( 25 min )

Charles Schwab and Fidelity Investments are two of the top brokers for U.S. traders and investors. Which is right for you?  ( 15 min )

The EV maker will allow rival brands to use at least 7,500 of its domestic chargers, including 3,500 Superchargers, by the end of next year.  ( 1 min )

Shares of Airbnb (ABNB) are surging over 10% in early trading Wednesday, while those of Tripadvisor (TRIP) are up slightly after the online booking companies reported results that beat analyst estimates on stronger travel demand.  ( 1 min )

Vooral moslims zijn de dupe van arbeidsdiscriminatie op basis van etnische afkomst, blijkt uit onderzoek. Lezers van NU.nl vragen zich af hoe het zit met discriminatie op de arbeidsmarkt op basis van leeftijd. Dat is een van de meest voorkomende vormen van arbeidsmarktdiscriminatie. Maar niet alleen vijftigplussers zijn het slachtoffer.  ( 6 min )

Vooral moslims zijn de dupe van arbeidsdiscriminatie op basis van etnische afkomst, blijkt uit onderzoek. Lezers van NU.nl vragen zich af hoe het zit met discriminatie op de arbeidsmarkt op basis van leeftijd. Dat is een van de meest voorkomende vormen van arbeidsmarktdiscriminatie. Maar niet alleen vijftigplussers zijn het slachtoffer.  ( 6 min )

Vooral moslims zijn de dupe van arbeidsdiscriminatie op basis van etnische afkomst, blijkt uit onderzoek. Lezers van NU.nl vragen zich af hoe het zit met discriminatie op de arbeidsmarkt op basis van leeftijd. Dat is een van de meest voorkomende vormen van arbeidsmarktdiscriminatie. Maar niet alleen vijftigplussers zijn het slachtoffer.  ( 6 min )

De linkse oppositiepartijen stemmen in met het wetsvoorstel over de herinvoering van de basisbeurs. Wel zijn ze teleurgesteld over de bedragen die het kabinet ervoor uittrekt. De Tweede Kamer debatteerde woensdag over het voorstel, dat ervoor moet zorgen dat studenten vanaf september weer maandelijks een bedrag op hun rekening gestort krijgen.  ( 3 min )

Supermarktketen Albert Heijn (AH) heeft in alle winkels dynamisch afprijzen geïntroduceerd. Producten als vlees, kip, verse pasta's en salades worden verder afgeprijsd naarmate de houdbaarheidsdatum nadert. De kortingspercentages lopen op tot 70 procent aan het eind van de dag.  ( 4 min )

Nadat eerder al het huisvuil op straat bleef liggen in Utrecht, Rotterdam, Den Haag, Almere en veel andere steden, is vanaf komende maandag Amsterdam aan de beurt. Vakbonden hebben aangekondigd de stakingen uit te breiden.  ( 3 min )

VDL Nedcar in Born gaat voor BMW elektrische Mini Cooper cabriolets bouwen. Een woordvoerder van VDL bevestigt het nieuws aan NU.nl. Voor zover bekend is het voor het eerst dat in Nederland een volledig elektrische personenauto gebouwd wordt.  ( 3 min )

Sinds de oprichting van Giro555 in 1989 is bij 49 landelijke inzamelacties al voor meer dan 1 miljard euro aan geld gedoneerd. Woensdag houdt Giro555 een landelijke inzamelactie voor slachtoffers van de aardbevingen in Turkije en Syrië. Maar wanneer besluiten we om iets te doneren?  ( 6 min )

De verkoop van luxeschoenen, -tassen en -kleren van Gucci is in de laatste drie maanden 14 procent gedaald. De plotse heropening van de maatschappij in China leidde tot een grote golf aan coronabesmettingen. Daardoor moesten winkels in die belangrijke markt een tijdlang dicht blijven.  ( 3 min )

Op de arbeidsmarkt hebben mensen met een beperking vaak last van vooroordelen. Hr-bemiddelingsbureau Equal Recruitment wil de beoordeling van kandidaten - met een beperking - eerlijker maken door hen te laten spreken met blinde recruiters. Waarom wil het bureau dat?  ( 7 min )

Chipmachinemaker ASML heeft recent ontdekt dat een medewerker in China bedrijfsinformatie verduisterde. Dat bevestigt een woordvoerder van het concern uit Veldhoven aan NU.nl naar aanleiding van een vermelding in het jaarverslag.  ( 3 min )

Elon Musk heeft aangekondigd dat hij de macht over Twitter eind dit jaar wil overdragen aan een opvolger. Voor die tijd wil de miljardair het bedrijf verder stabiliseren. Volgens de ondernemer stond Twitter eerder nog op het randje van faillissement.  ( 3 min )

Chipmachinemaker ASML heeft recent ontdekt dat een medewerker in China bedrijfsinformatie verduisterde. Dat bevestigt een woordvoerder van het concern uit Veldhoven aan NU.nl.  ( 3 min )

Nog een paar maanden en dan komt er een einde aan het leenstelsel voor studenten. Zij krijgen, zo is de bedoeling, vanaf september maandelijks weer een bedrag op hun rekening gestort door de overheid. De Tweede Kamer debatteert vandaag over het wetsvoorstel, maar veel staat al vast. De belangrijkste zaken nog even op een rijtje.  ( 6 min )

Supermarktbedrijf Ahold Delhaize heeft eind 2022 de omzet en winst flink opgevoerd. Er werd voor 23,4 miljard euro aan voedingsmiddelen en andere producten verkocht, 16 procent meer dan een jaar eerder. Dat resulteerde in een winst van ongeveer 1 miljard euro.  ( 3 min )

Bierconcern Heineken verkocht in 2022 bijna 257 miljoen hectoliter bier, een stijging van bijna 7 procent ten opzichte van een jaar eerder. Tegelijkertijd werden prijzen verhoogd zodat er na duurdere energie, personeel, hop en graan toch meer geld overbleef.  ( 3 min )

In Nederland was de inflatie eind 2022 het hoogst sinds de jaren zeventig, maar de nieuwste inflatiecijfers in Argentinië zijn nog vele malen hoger. In januari waren prijzen in Argentinië 98,8 procent hoger dan een jaar eerder.  ( 3 min )

Meerdere reizigers in het openbaar vervoer zagen afgelopen tijd ongewild geld van hun rekening verdwijnen. Dat komt doordat het sinds februari mogelijk is om in- en uit te checken met de bankpas. Dat inchecken gebeurt zelfs als mensen contactloos betalen met hun pas hebben uitgezet.  ( 5 min )

Nog een paar maanden en dan komt er een einde aan het leenstelsel voor studenten. Zij krijgen, zo is de bedoeling, vanaf september maandelijks weer een bedrag op hun rekening gestort door de overheid. De Tweede Kamer debatteert vandaag over het wetsvoorstel, maar veel staat al vast. De belangrijkste zaken nog even op een rijtje.  ( 6 min )

In vier Nederlandse gemeenten was de gemiddelde prijs voor een koophuis vorig jaar minder dan een kwart miljoen euro. Het gaat om Pekela, Kerkrade, Brunssum en Eemsdelta. Ook zijn er nog eens bijna twintig gemeenten waar de gemiddelde prijs onder de drie ton ligt. Dat blijkt uit cijfers van statistiekbureau CBS.  ( 3 min )

Hogere uitkeringen en minimumlonen zorgen niet dat we gezonder leven of tevredener zijn. Hulp bieden bij schulden of het goedkoper maken van gezonde producten is daarvoor een beter middel. Dat stelt het Sociaal en Cultureel Planbureau (SCP) op basis van onderzoek.  ( 3 min )

President Biden appointed Federal Reserve Vice Chair Lael Brainard, a proponent of accommodative monetary policy, to lead his economic policy team  ( 11 min )

Spurred by the collapse of FTX, experts testify that crypto should be more regulated.  ( 11 min )

Burger King parent company Restaurant Brands International (QSR) reported slowing sales growth for the fourth quarter of 2022, sending shares lower.  ( 11 min )

A new report from the CFPB shows a smaller percentage of households have debt collections on their credit report.  ( 11 min )

A Roth IRA and 401(k) are both great tax-saving vehicles for retirement dollars, but check out the differences before you pick one over the other.  ( 22 min )

U.S. stock markets recovered from early losses to end mixed on Feb. 14 as consumer price index (CPI) data showed an uptick in inflation in January.  ( 10 min )

While administration policies and appointments can somewhat influence the economy, the president's ability to impact markets is generally indirect and marginal.  ( 16 min )

Newsletter for the latest financial news and trends with our newsletters..  ( 6 min )

BrightScope is a financial information company that primarily helps retirement market-focused asset managers identify, target, and retain clients.  ( 15 min )

401(k) plans have evolved to include a number of different types for large and small employers. Here is a basic guide to the types of 401(k) plans.  ( 20 min )

All but a few won't arrive until 2025 at the earliest as plane makers struggle to meet demand amid a surge in air travel.  ( 11 min )

The highest jump in consumer prices in three months spurred concern that Fed rate hikes will cause a recession this year.  ( 11 min )

The term credit limit is the maximum amount of credit a financial institution extends to a client, for instance on a credit card or a line of credit.  ( 16 min )

Roku reports Q4 results after markets close on Feb. 15. Inflation could weaken ad revenue, leading to a loss, despite strong accounts growth.  ( 11 min )

Cash equivalents are highly liquid investment securities that can be converted to cash easily and are found on a company's balance sheet.  ( 20 min )

This week saw CD rate movement mostly in the shorter terms, with the majority of terms showing no change from last week.  ( 11 min )

An activist investor acquires a significant minority stake in a public company to influence its management.  ( 22 min )

Consumer prices rose more than expected in January, led by rising energy and shelter costs, signaling that the Federal Reserve may have to be more aggressive in raising interest rates to tame inflation.  ( 11 min )

Making more money and moving into a higher marginal tax bracket will not lower your take-home or net pay.  ( 21 min )

If Congress outlaws the popular Chinese-owned app rivals including Meta and Snap could benefit.  ( 15 min )

A home equity loan is a consumer loan allowing homeowners to borrow against the equity in their home.  ( 22 min )

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. revealed several changes to its stock portfolio in documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission Tuesday. Many investors follow the company's moves closely because of Buffett's remarkably successful investing record over the decades. Berkshire picked up nearly 21 million more shares in the iPhone maker during the final three months of last year to give it 915.6 million shares at the end of 2022.  ( 47 min )

One example: The company's stake in Apple rose slightly, but that wasn't because Warren Buffett bought more shares.  ( 23 min )

Berkshire cuts its stake in the chip maker by nearly 90%. Taiwan Semi stock is down 3% in after-hours trading  ( 23 min )

Warren Buffett’s conglomerate didn’t open new positions in any companies.  ( 25 min )

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“In commercial real estate, there’s certainly a lot of potential stress in the office market. It’s a long movie though," said Wells Fargo CFO Mike Santomassimo.  ( 16 min )

Stocks moving in after-hours: Airbnb, TripAdvisor, Devon Energy  ( 45 min )

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The rate on U.S. six-month Treasury bills surpassed 5% on Tuesday, meaning investors can earn even more on their short-term cash.  ( 22 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. bulked up its investments in Apple Inc., Paramount Global and Louisiana-Pacific Corp. even as it trimmed a number of positions across its portfolio.Most Read from BloombergNew Cars Are Only for the Rich Now as Automakers Rake In ProfitsGunman Kills Three at Michigan State; Suspect Found DeadUS Inflation Stays Elevated, Adding Pressure for More Fed HikesTreasury Yields Climb on Bets for June Fed Hike: Markets WrapGuess Who Loses After Florid  ( 45 min )

Salesforce is looking at new ways to cut costs as activist investors continue to put pressure on the company. Today, Insider was reporting that the company is implementing much stricter performance measurements for engineering, with some salespeople being put under pressure to quit or succumb to harsh performance policies of their own. This is consistent with what sources have been telling TechCrunch.  ( 47 min )

Devon Energy Corp (NYSE: DVN) shares are trading lower in Tuesday’s after-hours session after the company reported fourth-quarter results. What Happened: Devon Energy reported adjusted fourth-quarter earnings of $1.66 per share, which missed average analyst estimates of $1.75 per share, according to data from Benzinga Pro. Operating cash flow totaled $1.9 billion in the fourth quarter, up 18% year-over-year, resulting in $1.1 billion in free cash flow for the quarter. Devon Energy said productio  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Bond traders were once again forced to rethink the Federal Reserve’s path after inflation data showed prices remain stubbornly high. They now expect the Fed to continue raising interest rates through June and no longer see a rate cut as a sure bet this year.Most Read from BloombergNew Cars Are Only for the Rich Now as Automakers Rake In ProfitsGunman Kills Three at Michigan State; Suspect Found DeadUS Says 3 Mystery Objects Likely Private, With No China LinkAmerica's Priciest Neig  ( 48 min )

A new study looked at the prices at several fast-casual and fast-food chains, and at how diners feel about the value offered relative to cost.  ( 25 min )

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Berkshire's stake in Apple rose slightly in the quarter due to inclusion of small interest held by Alleghany, the insurer it bought in the fourth quarter  ( 23 min )

Upstart Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: UPST) shares are flat in Tuesday's after-hours session after the company reported better-than-expected financial results but issued weak guidance. What Happened: Upstart said fourth-quarter revenue decreased 52% year-over-year to $147 million, which beat average analyst estimates of $133.59 million, according to Benzinga Pro. The company reported a quarterly net loss of 25 cents per share, which beat consensus estimates for a loss of 47 cents per share. Loan volume  ( 46 min )

Airbnb reported record fourth-quarter revenue and profit to achieve its first profitable year Tuesday, and executives' forecast exceeded Wall Street estimates.  ( 24 min )

Airbnb reported its Q4 2022 earnings on Feb. 14 after the bell that beat expectations.  ( 47 min )

Berkshire Hathaway bought more shares of Occidental Petroleum in the final three months of 2022, according to a regulatory filing released Tuesday. Warren Buffett's company said it owned 278.2 million shares of the oil company as of Dec. 31, or 28% of its outstanding shares. That's up from a roughl  ( 24 min )

Telecommunications-equipment and software provider Avaya has filed chapter 11 for the second time. A new deal will wipe out most of its debt.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Magnolia, the home and lifestyle brand founded by Fixer Upper stars Chip and Joanna Gaines, is exploring options including the sale of a minority stake after fielding interest, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Most Read from BloombergUS Says 3 Mystery Objects Likely Private, With No China LinkNew Cars Are Only for the Rich Now as Automakers Rake In ProfitsGunman Kills Three at Michigan State; Suspect Found DeadAmerica's Priciest Neighborhoods Are Changing as the U  ( 47 min )

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The Detroit-area factory where the Lightning is built has been idle since the start of last week, a company spokeswoman said. The auto maker said it will delay shipping trucks to dealers while it examines the problem.  ( 26 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Wall Street’s reaction to Tuesday’s consumer-price index shows investors are realizing inflation is likely to remain higher than the Federal Reserve’s goal for longer. Two heavyweight market voices say the 2% target is part of the problem.Most Read from BloombergNew Cars Are Only for the Rich Now as Automakers Rake In ProfitsUS Inflation Stays Elevated, Adding Pressure for More Fed HikesGunman Kills Three at Michigan State; Suspect Found DeadGuess Who Loses After Florida and Texas  ( 48 min )

Air India has placed the largest-ever order for engines from GE Aerospace joint venture CFM International.  ( 14 min )

There should be more—and maybe better—on offer soon following the latest economic news.  ( 24 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Johnson & Johnson can no longer use bankruptcy to block a trial in California over claims its baby powder caused the deadly cancer of a 24-year-old man, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.Most Read from BloombergUS Says 3 Mystery Objects Likely Private, With No China LinkNew Cars Are Only for the Rich Now as Automakers Rake In ProfitsGunman Kills Three at Michigan State; Suspect Found DeadAmerica's Priciest Neighborhoods Are Changing as the Ultra-Rich Move to FloridaUS Inflation Stays  ( 48 min )

Shares of Occidental Petroleum Corp. rallied 1.8% in afternoon trading Tuesday, after Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. disclosed that it increased...  ( 23 min )

Shares of the crypto bank surge Tuesday.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve officials said interest rates may need to move to a higher level than anticipated to ensure inflation continues to fall, after fresh data showed prices rose at a brisk pace last month.Most Read from BloombergNew Cars Are Only for the Rich Now as Automakers Rake In ProfitsUS Inflation Stays Elevated, Adding Pressure for More Fed HikesChina Ready to Down Object Flying Near Naval Base: PaperGuess Who Loses After Florida and Texas Bar ESG Banks?Gunman Kills Three at Mi  ( 47 min )

In a blow to the company’s growing EV ambitions, Ford today confirmed it is halting production and shipments of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup due to a potential battery issue.  ( 46 min )

Avaya Holdings Corp. said Tuesday that it and all of its U.S. subsidiaries filed for bankruptcy, a little more than five years after emerging from its...  ( 22 min )

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Walmart came to Portland in 2012 when it scooped up Small Society, one of the city's early mobile development shops.  ( 13 min )

'My suggestion to her is to lease the house when it ends up in her hands.'  ( 24 min )

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Microsoft founder and billionaire turned philanthropist Bill Gates recently laid to rest the long-time conspiracy theory that he owns some 80% of all U.S. farmland in his 11th appearance in an “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) session on Reddit. What Happened: Gates, answering dozens of questions over the course of a few hours during the AMA, including: “Why are you buying up so much farmland, do you think this is a problem with billionaire wealth and how much you can disproportionally acquire?” In respon  ( 46 min )

The stock market might be showing some wobbly signs as of late, but the general overall trend has been up this year, with investors showing more appetite for risk. Risk generally comes with betting on smaller names and moving forward, Bank of America thinks that over the coming decade, small caps are primed to surge ahead of the broader market. "If you buy small caps today based on current valuations,” said Jill Carey Hall, BofA’s head of US small- and mid-cap strategy, “the annualized returns f  ( 49 min )

BofA Global Research analyst Vivek Arya reiterated a Buy rating on Nvidia stock, and raised his price target on the chip maker's stock to $255 from $215.  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Asset manager Vanguard Group plans to shutter a US mutual fund for the first time since the throes of the pandemic.Most Read from BloombergNew Cars Are Only for the Rich Now as Automakers Rake In ProfitsUS Inflation Stays Elevated, Adding Pressure for More Fed HikesChina Ready to Down Object Flying Near Naval Base: PaperGuess Who Loses After Florida and Texas Bar ESG Banks?These Are the $439,000 Missiles the US Is Using to Shoot Down Mystery UFOsThe $98 million Vanguard Alternativ  ( 46 min )

How will selling oil from the SPR affect oil prices?  ( 7 min )

'For 14 of these years my fiancé worked many jobs, and always had payroll tax deductions, but chose not to file yearly income taxes'  ( 27 min )

“States’ rainy-day funds have never been better stocked.”  ( 46 min )

CEO Alex Karp says there is growing M&A interest in the data-analytics software company.  ( 23 min )

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Most yields rise after January's consumer price index report, which is seen as leaving the Federal Reserve on the path of hiking rates.  ( 24 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Oil fell with the US set to sell more crude from its strategic reserves and as inflation figures showed prices rose briskly into the new year. Most Read from BloombergNew Cars Are Only for the Rich Now as Automakers Rake In ProfitsUS Inflation Stays Elevated, Adding Pressure for More Fed HikesChina Ready to Down Object Flying Near Naval Base: PaperGuess Who Loses After Florida and Texas Bar ESG Banks?China Says US Balloons Trespassed Over 10 Times Since Early 2022Accelerating loss  ( 47 min )

Soros Fund Management bought several beaten-down technology stocks in the final quarter of 2022.  ( 22 min )

New data reveals 1 in 3 Americans didn't discuss finances before marriage — and many wish they had.  ( 49 min )

(Bloomberg) -- China must stop taking positions that block debt relief to some of the world’s poorest nations and be willing to take losses on its loans to them, India said in its capacity as the current Group of 20 leader. Most Read from BloombergNew Cars Are Only for the Rich Now as Automakers Rake In ProfitsGunman Kills Three at Michigan State; Suspect Found DeadUS Inflation Stays Elevated, Adding Pressure for More Fed HikesTreasury Yields Climb on Bets for June Fed Hike: Markets WrapAmerica'  ( 48 min )

Well, the news is in, and it’s not as good as had been hoped. The inflation numbers for January showed a 0.5% month-over-month increase, and an annualized rate of 6.4%. Both numbers are higher than expectations – analysts had been looking for a 0.4% monthly rate, and a 6.2% year-over-year rate. So, what are the implications? The Federal Reserve will most likely stick to its guns on interest rate hikes, the central bank’s primary tool to combat inflation. It’s likely that the Fed will raise rates  ( 49 min )

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If you die owing money on a mortgage, the mortgage remains in force. If you have a co-signer, the co-signer may still be obligated to pay back the loan. A spouse or other family member who inherits a house generally … Continue reading → The post What Happens to Your Mortgage When You Die? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

When investing in your future, it is important to understand how much income you can expect from your nest egg. Many people use the 4% Rule to calculate how much you can safely withdraw from your portfolio, but is that … Continue reading → The post How Much Interest Does $3 Million Pay? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 50 min )

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The maker of solar panels and inverters posts fourth-quarter revenue of about $891 million, while analysts had expected about $880 million.  ( 23 min )

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CEO Alex Karp said there was growing M&A interest in the data-analytics software company.  ( 23 min )

January's inflation report will likely show a continued decline from prior months. Investors are hopeful it will prompt the Fed to pause rate hikes.  ( 48 min )

Shares of Peabody Energy Corp. surged 4.0% in premarket trading Tuesday, after the coal miner reported fourth-quarter profit and revenue that rose well above...  ( 23 min )

The loss of profits in Google’s search engine business may force it to cut investments in cloud computing, a high-growth market in which it competes with Microsoft’s Azure.  ( 47 min )

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Restaurant Brands International (QSR) reported Q4 2022 earnings on Tuesday, February 14 before the market open that mostly were in line with expectations.  ( 47 min )

Spotted at Coca-Cola: The "disinflationary process" recently touted by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.  ( 45 min )

The Bureau of Labor Statistics' January Consumer Price Index (CPI) is scheduled for release at 8:30 a.m. ET on Thursday.  ( 46 min )

U.S. real interest rates are at their highest point in 15 years -- typically a bullish environmnt for bonds.  ( 25 min )

Coca-Cola Co. stock rose 0.6% in premarket trades after the soft drinks maker matched its earnings target. Coca-Cola said its fourth-quarter profit was 47...  ( 22 min )

Cleveland-Cliffs reports an adjusted loss of 30 cents a share from $5 billion in sales. Wall Street was looking for loss of 34 cents on sales of $5.2 billion.  ( 23 min )

Once positioning recovers, Q1 is in our view likely to mark the high point of the market, says JPMorgan, one of last year's biggest bulls.  ( 26 min )

U.S. stock futures crept higher in the early trade Tuesday as Wall Street awaited a major inflation reading poised to direct expectations on the Federal Reserve's path forward for interest rates.  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Tuesday Morning Corp. filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Most Read from BloombergChina Ready to Down Object Flying Near Naval Base: PaperGuess Who Loses After Florida and Texas Bar ESG Banks?China Says US Balloons Trespassed Over 10 Times Since Early 2022These Are the $439,000 Missiles the US Is Using to Shoot Down Mystery UFOsUS Fighters Down More Objects as Tension Ratchets HigherThe Dallas-based discount retailer filed  ( 47 min )

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Have an issue with your financial adviser or looking for a new one? Email picks@marketwatch.com.  ( 24 min )

Some people balk at paying now to convert IRA funds to Roth, even if that avoids future taxes on growth.  ( 26 min )

7 strategies for paying off credit card debt --- and avoiding getting into more of it.  ( 24 min )

You know it's time to be scared when a TikToker says so.  ( 47 min )

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Palantir Technologies posts its first-ever profitable quarter, while Ford announces it will cut 3,800 jobs in Europe.  ( 23 min )

What to know in markets on Tuesday, February 14, 2023  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- European stocks advanced and Wall Street equity futures were little changed in the build up to key US inflation data, after a drop in wage-growth expectations eased some of the concern over rising prices. Most Read from BloombergChina Ready to Down Object Flying Near Naval Base: PaperGuess Who Loses After Florida and Texas Bar ESG Banks?China Says US Balloons Trespassed Over 10 Times Since Early 2022US Fighters Down More Objects as Tension Ratchets HigherThese Are the $439,000 Mis  ( 46 min )

In January, Salesforce said it would lay off 10% of its employees. A call after the news broke didn't bode well with employees, and now, CEO Marc Benioff admits it was a bad idea.  ( 46 min )

Shares of Palantir Technologies are surging Tuesday, after the data-analysis company recorded its first profitable quarter and flagged a boost to growth from artificial intelligence. Palantir stock recently stood about 18% higher premarket at $8.99, putting it on course for one of its biggest singl  ( 25 min )

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Economists expect the Labor Department's consumer price index report due out Tuesday to support Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's assessment that U.S. inflation is easing.  ( 45 min )

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is expected to release its 13F filing for the fourth quarter later Tuesday. Institutional investors that manage more than $100 million are required to file the form disclosing their equity holdings to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission within 45 days of  ( 27 min )

Stocks steady as investors hope the January CPI data can help prolong the latest rally.  ( 25 min )

(Bloomberg) -- While equity markets are on a relentless march higher amid optimism around stronger economic growth and cooling inflation, most investors aren’t convinced the gains will last, according to Bank of America Corp.’s latest global fund manager survey.Most Read from BloombergChina Ready to Down Object Flying Near Naval Base: PaperGuess Who Loses After Florida and Texas Bar ESG Banks?China Says US Balloons Trespassed Over 10 Times Since Early 2022These Are the $439,000 Missiles the US I  ( 48 min )

Soros Fund Management bought several beaten-down technology stocks in the final quarter of 2022.  ( 22 min )

Walmart will close three of its offices and is asking affected employees to move closer to one of its primary offices, like its headquarters in Bentonville, Ark.  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Credit Suisse Group AG warned part of its workforce that a former employee copied and took some of their personal data years ago, including descriptions of their compensation.Most Read from BloombergChina Ready to Down Object Flying Near Naval Base: PaperGuess Who Loses After Florida and Texas Bar ESG Banks?China Says US Balloons Trespassed Over 10 Times Since Early 2022US Fighters Down More Objects as Tension Ratchets HigherThese Are the $439,000 Missiles the US Is Using to Shoot  ( 46 min )

Berkshire may soon reveal what it paid for the second installment of its purchase of Pilot Co.  ( 23 min )

News, analysis and comment from the Financial Times, the worldʼs leading global business publication  ( 6 min )

(Bloomberg) -- India’s love for discounted Russia oil is widening its trade deficit with Moscow and the casualty is their much-touted rupee trade plan. Most Read from BloombergChina Ready to Down Object Flying Near Naval Base: PaperGuess Who Loses After Florida and Texas Bar ESG Banks?China Says US Balloons Trespassed Over 10 Times Since Early 2022US Fighters Down More Objects as Tension Ratchets HigherThese Are the $439,000 Missiles the US Is Using to Shoot Down Mystery UFOsThe gap between thei  ( 48 min )

Markets move in cycles, some large, some small. 2021 saw a strong bullish trend, the strongest in decades; it was followed by a strong bearish trend, the strongest in decades, in 2022. This year opened with a turn back up that lasted through most of January. And in February, there was a pause. A brief pause, likely, before we start the next leg up, at least according to Oppenheimer chief technical strategist Ari Wald. Wald notes that the S&P 500 has reversed last year’s bear run, and that despit  ( 49 min )

The retail giant is closing offices in Austin, Texas, Portland, Ore., and Carlsbad, Calif., and telling hundreds of staff they must relocate to keep their jobs.  ( 25 min )

The move would untether the company’s merchant-payments business, but near-term revenue hurdles loom.  ( 23 min )

Burger King parent company Restaurant Brands International (QSR) reported slowing sales growth for the fourth quarter of 2022, sending shares lower.  ( 1 min )

All but a few won't arrive until 2025 at the earliest as plane makers struggle to meet demand amid a surge in air travel.  ( 1 min )

If Congress outlaws the popular Chinese-owned app rivals including Meta and Snap could benefit.  ( 1 min )

Shares of Payment services provider Fidelity National Information Services (FIS) dropped on news that it would spin off Worldpay, its merchant unit.  ( 1 min )

U.S. stock markets recovered from early losses to end mixed on Feb. 14 as consumer price index (CPI) data showed an uptick in inflation in January.  ( 1 min )

De btw op energie ging medio vorig jaar tijdelijk omlaag. Maar het is onduidelijk of de miljoenen Nederlanders met een variabel contract daar veel profijt van hebben gehad. Een onderzoek op verzoek van de Tweede Kamer heeft niet veel duidelijkheid gebracht. Dat schrijft staatssecretaris Marnix van Rij (Fiscaliteit) dinsdag.  ( 3 min )

Komend jaar gaat het minimumloon in veel gevallen fors omhoog doordat het minimummaandloon wordt omgezet in een minimumuurloon. De Eerste Kamer heeft daarmee ingestemd. De hoogte van het minimumuurloon wordt voor iedereen gelijk.  ( 3 min )

Schiphol wil tot en met de meivakantie opnieuw het aantal reizigers op het vliegveld beperken. Het gaat om zo'n 5 procent minder vliegtuigpassagiers dan normaal tijdens de ochtenduren. Dat zijn vaak piekmomenten voor de luchthaven.  ( 3 min )

De gemeente Amsterdam sluit studenten ten onrechte uit van de eenmalige energietoeslag voor huishoudens met een laag inkomen. Dat heeft de rechtbank in Amsterdam dinsdag geoordeeld. De rechter spreekt van "ongelijke behandeling van vergelijkbare gevallen".  ( 3 min )

Vuilophalers staken deze week in de grote Nederlandse steden. Zij willen, net als anderen die bij gemeenten in dienst zijn, meer loon. Maar wat verdient een vuilophaler nu eigenlijk?  ( 7 min )

Vanaf 2035 mogen in de EU geen nieuwe benzine- en dieselauto's meer verkocht worden. Dat is definitief nu het Europees Parlement met het voorstel heeft ingestemd.  ( 2 min )

De Europese Unie voegt Rusland toe aan de zwarte lijst van landen die de EU beschouwt als belastingparadijzen. De Europese ministers van Financiën hebben de lijst verder uitgebreid met de Britse Maagdeneilanden, Costa Rica en de Marshalleilanden.  ( 3 min )

We wisselen steeds vaker van baan. Werknemers zien dat er veel vacatures openstaan en kiezen voor betere arbeidsvoorwaarden. Een hoger salaris is de voornaamste reden om over te stappen.  ( 4 min )

Steeds meer Nederlanders sluiten zich aan bij een energiecoöperatie om gezamenlijk zonne- of windenergie op te wekken. Door de energiecrisis is er veel interesse in de coöperaties, maar financieel was 2022 voor veel coöperaties juist een moeilijk jaar.  ( 5 min )

Autoproducent Ford gaat de komende drie jaar 3.800 banen schrappen in Europa. Daarvan verdwijnen er 2.300 in Duitsland en 1.300 in het Verenigd Koninkrijk. De overige tweehonderd banen worden in andere landen geschrapt. Het gaat vooral om technische en administratieve banen.  ( 3 min )

Bloemen van eigen bodem waren in de aanloop naar Valentijnsdag schaars. Nederlandse kwekers produceren minder bloemen vanwege de dure energie, waardoor er bijvoorbeeld minder Nederlandse rozen te koop zijn. Ook is een bosje rozen hierdoor duurder.  ( 4 min )

Het assortiment van webshop V&D gaat veranderen. Om de concurrentie met andere webwinkels beter aan te kunnen, verdwijnen onder meer de hobbyspullen, beautyproducten en elektronica uit het aanbod. V&D gaat nu terug naar "productgroepen die van oudsher de kracht van het warenhuis waren", zegt een woordvoerder.  ( 3 min )

Veel Twitter-gebruikers zien opeens tweets van Elon Musk in hun tijdlijn. Dat gebeurt ook als ze de miljardair niet volgen. De oorzaak lijkt een aanpassing in het systeem van het sociale netwerk te zijn.  ( 3 min )

Na ABN AMRO en Rabobank verhoogt ook ING de rente op de spaarrekeningen van zijn klanten. Per 1 maart gaat de rente voor iedereen met een spaartegoed tot en met 10.000 euro omhoog naar 0,50 procent. Dat heeft de bank bekendgemaakt.  ( 3 min )

De Nederlandse economie bleek eind vorig jaar toch sterker dan gevreesd. Want in de laatste drie maanden van 2022 groeide de economie met 0,6 procent door toenemende export en hogere consumentenbestedingen. "De groei zit overal", zegt CBS-econoom Peter Hein van Mulligen. Aangezien de economie dus niet twee kwartalen op rij is gekrompen, is een recessie uitgebleven.  ( 5 min )

Pensioenfonds Zorg en Welzijn (PFZW) heeft voor 303 miljoen euro aan belangen in fossiele bedrijven verkocht. Het gaat om 78 bedrijven, waaronder Dana Gas, Diamondback Energy en Vivo Energy, die niet voldeden aan de klimaateisen van het fonds.  ( 3 min )

Je kent Dyson waarschijnlijk van de snoerloze stofzuigers, bladloze ventilatoren of de handdrogers die op bijna elk openbaar toilet te vinden zijn. De Britse uitvinder James Dyson staat aan de wieg van al deze producten. "We zijn nooit klaar en altijd ontevreden", zegt hij tegen NU.nl over het succes van zijn bedrijf.  ( 7 min )

Randstad is in het laatste kwartaal van vorig jaar minder hard gegroeid. Bedrijven waren namelijk voorzichtiger met het aannemen van nieuw personeel vanwege een mogelijke recessie. De uitzender merkt dat deze trend ook aan het begin van dit jaar doorzet, zo meldt het concern dinsdag.  ( 3 min )

Steeds meer Nederlanders sluiten zich aan bij een energiecoöperatie om gezamenlijk zonne- of windenergie op te wekken. Door de energiecrisis is er veel interesse in de coöperaties, maar financieel was 2022 voor veel coöperaties juist een moeilijk jaar.  ( 7 min )

Je kent Dyson waarschijnlijk van de snoerloze stofzuigers, bladloze ventilatoren of de handdrogers die op bijna elk openbaar toilet te vinden zijn. De Britse uitvinder James Dyson staat aan de wieg van al deze producten. "We zijn nooit klaar en altijd ontevreden", zegt hij tegen NU.nl over het succes van zijn bedrijf.  ( 7 min )

Bloemen van eigen bodem waren in de aanloop naar Valentijnsdag schaars. Nederlandse kwekers produceren minder bloemen vanwege de dure energie, waardoor er bijvoorbeeld minder Nederlandse rozen te koop zijn. Ook is een bosje rozen hierdoor duurder.  ( 4 min )

Pacala spoke to the Business Journal as Ouster completed its merger with rival Velodyne — and announced a new round of layoffs.  ( 16 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Palantir Technologies Inc., the data analysis company co-founded by Peter Thiel, said it was profitable for the first time in the fourth quarter, and expects 2023 to be its first-ever profitable year. Most Read from BloombergChina Ready to Down Object Flying Near Naval Base: PaperChina Says US Balloons Trespassed Over 10 Times Since Early 2022US Fighters Down More Objects as Tension Ratchets HigherUS Fighter Jet Downs Fourth Aerial Object Over North AmericaUS Shoots Down Fourth Ob  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- IBM Corp. is suing the former top executive in its Thailand subsidiary, claiming she should pay back nearly half a million dollars in bonus awards for taking a job at a rival company.Most Read from BloombergChina Ready to Down Object Flying Near Naval Base: PaperChina Says US Balloons Trespassed Over 10 Times Since Early 2022US Fighters Down More Objects as Tension Ratchets HigherGuess Who Loses After Florida and Texas Bar ESG Banks?US Fighter Jet Downs Fourth Aerial Object Over N  ( 45 min )

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Billionaire investor George Soros appeared to remain bullish on Tesla — and some other beaten-down names — as the year came to a close.  ( 25 min )

Networking-equipment provider Arista continued to benefit from strong demand from cloud-computing players in the fourth quarter.  ( 23 min )

Stocks moving in after-hours: Palantir, Avis, Denny's  ( 44 min )

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Data-analytics software company Palantir reached GAAP profitability ahead of schedule. Guidance, however, fell short of expectations.  ( 23 min )

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“I think the consensus has become substantially too complacent about inflation,” the former Treasury Secretary told Bloomberg Friday.  ( 47 min )

Palantir Technologies Inc. logged its first-ever quarterly profit in the fourth quarter, and the company expects to continue on that trajectory this year.  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- For the first time in a long time, stock and bond markets are flashing divergent signals on the economy and future Federal Reserve policy. Tuesday’s inflation report will go a long way in determining which one is right.Most Read from BloombergChina Ready to Down Object Flying Near Naval Base: PaperChina Says US Balloons Trespassed Over 10 Times Since Early 2022US Fighters Down More Objects as Tension Ratchets HigherUS Fighter Jet Downs Fourth Aerial Object Over North AmericaUS Sho  ( 47 min )

The stock market's rally to start 2023 could fizzle if Tuesday's highly-anticipated U.S. inflation report dashes hopes for a quicker retreat in the cost of...  ( 25 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Oil fell after the close of the regular trading session on a Bloomberg News report that the US plans to sell more crude from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, adding supplies to an already-glutted market.Most Read from BloombergChina Ready to Down Object Flying Near Naval Base: PaperChina Says US Balloons Trespassed Over 10 Times Since Early 2022US Fighters Down More Objects as Tension Ratchets HigherUS Fighter Jet Downs Fourth Aerial Object Over North AmericaGuess Who Loses After  ( 46 min )

Taxpayers could save on taxes because of a higher standard deduction and more generous thresholds for each bracket.  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- JPMorgan Chase & Co. strategist Marko Kolanovic said he is “turning more defensive,” recommending that investors fade this year’s stock rally because “a recession is currently not priced into equity markets.”Most Read from BloombergChina Ready to Down Object Flying Near Naval Base: PaperGuess Who Loses After Florida and Texas Bar ESG Banks?China Says US Balloons Trespassed Over 10 Times Since Early 2022US Fighters Down More Objects as Tension Ratchets HigherUS Fighter Jet Downs Fo  ( 47 min )

Executives Nicola Mendelsohn and Justin Osofsky will broaden their roles at Facebook’s parent.  ( 24 min )

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Being patient doesn't always pay off.  ( 46 min )

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Citi analyst Scott Gruber thinks lower gas prices will cut into free cash flow for Coterra, Ovintiv, and Devon Energy.  ( 23 min )

Kroger Co. and Albertsons Cos. have narrowed down their planned number of stores they’ll divest as part of planned merger.  ( 16 min )

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The move in tech stocks looks long in the tooth, BlackRock warns.  ( 46 min )

The stock-market rally to start 2023 isn't keeping investors from pulling billions out of U.S. equity funds. The hitch is, money is pouring into bonds.  ( 24 min )

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Accelerating earnings growth has "catalyzed" strong stock performance for Microsoft in the past and can do so again, says an analyst.  ( 23 min )

Shares of Fidelity National Information Services dropped Monday after the company said it plans to spin off the Worldpay merchant-solutions business it acquired in 2019. The financial-services-technology company said that it is working to complete the spinoff within the next 12 months, and that it  ( 24 min )

Wake up and smell the diesel.  ( 47 min )

Tesla stock is dropping after Super Bowl ads for competitors' electric vehicles. It's probably more profit-taking than worries about rivals.  ( 23 min )

It’s all fun and games until you have to put time stamps on your résumé.  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The bear market that wiped out as much as $12 trillion in US equity values is over, according to Chris Harvey at Wells Fargo & Co. Most Read from BloombergChina Ready to Down Object Flying Near Naval Base: PaperChina Says US Balloons Trespassed Over 10 Times Since Early 2022US Fighter Jet Downs Fourth Aerial Object Over North AmericaUS Fighters Down More Objects as Tension Ratchets HigherUS Shoots Down Fourth Object as China Levels New AccusationThe head of equity strategy says th  ( 46 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Risky assets may be in trouble now that one-off liquidity injections from global central banks that have been fueling a market rally in recent months have come to an end, according to Citi strategist Matt King.Most Read from BloombergChina Ready to Down Object Flying Near Naval Base: PaperChina Says US Balloons Trespassed Over 10 Times Since Early 2022US Fighter Jet Downs Fourth Aerial Object Over North AmericaUS Fighters Down More Objects as Tension Ratchets HigherUS Shoots Down  ( 47 min )

A rising dividend strategy can help you grow your investment portfolio and eventually provide a stream of income when you need it.  ( 28 min )

The small-capitalization stock had a rough 2022, falling 77% on worse-than-expected earnings and a conservative financial forecast.  ( 23 min )

Iveda Solutions, Inc (NASDAQ: IVDA) struck a 20-year, exclusive distribution agreement, creating a physical security partnership with Logistica Corporativa Agua Azul, part of the Grupo Desson portfolio, effectively bringing innovative AI video search and IoT technology to the Latin American market. The contract aims to bring in 100 new customer locations annually, to be implemented with recurring revenue streams. Iveda expects to generate a minimum of $44 million throughout the first 20 years of  ( 45 min )

There are still some big names to come, and this week, we turn to Coca-Cola, which is due to report earnings on Tuesday, 14th of February.  ( 48 min )

The San Francisco company made layoff announcement Monday in an SEC filing.  ( 14 min )

COVID-19 drug and vaccine developer Sorrento Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ: SRNE) is filing for bankruptcy following a lengthy legal dispute. The biotech submitted its Chapter 11 filing, per an SEC filing, after losing an arbitration battle to billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong's NantPharma LLC in December 2022. The filing comes after a court ruling upheld a decision of the American Arbitration Association to award millions of dollars in damages related to a legal dispute with NantCell and NANTibody. In  ( 45 min )

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BofA Global Research analyst Madeline Brooks initiated coverage of cloud-software firm Okta at Underperform with a $64 price target.  ( 22 min )

The companies expect to employ about 350 people, far fewer employees than the combined total of 697 they reported having before announcing their merger last year.  ( 14 min )

The shares are in a downtrend in front of quarterly results.  ( 9 min )

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Last year’s bearish trend has turned on a dime into 2023’s bull run, and the question now is, what next? One prominent name to wade in on the matter is billionaire Ken Fisher. With a history of decades-long investing success, Fisher knows a thing or two about market behavior. The Fisher Investments founder famously started his independent money management firm with just $250 in 1979, a company that is now a $197-plus billion going concern, while Fisher’s own net worth stands north of $5 billion.  ( 49 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Grappling with slowing sales growth and rising costs, Amazon.com Inc. is squeezing more money from the nearly 2 million small businesses that sell products on its sprawling online marketplace.Most Read from BloombergChina Ready to Down Object Flying Near Naval Base: PaperChina Says US Balloons Trespassed Over 10 Times Since Early 2022US Fighter Jet Downs Fourth Aerial Object Over North AmericaObject Shot Down Over Canada in Escalating Aerial DramaUS Fighters Down More Objects as T  ( 49 min )

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The newest trend joining the likes of quiet quitting and resenteeism involves putting in just the bare minimum of effort on Mondays.  ( 47 min )

The Dow Jones Industrial Average’s shake-up in the summer of 2020 dumped Exxon Mobil, Pfizer and Raytheon just as it was their turn to thrive.  ( 24 min )

The AMC CEO expects to see a lot more movies released in 2023 than last year  ( 25 min )

Vanguard and Fidelity are two of the largest brokerages, and each offer plenty of low-cost investments and valuable tools. So which is better for you?  ( 51 min )

Can I retire at 55? If you're interested in early retirement, it helps to understand the unique financial planning challenges involved.  ( 50 min )

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News, analysis and comment from the Financial Times, the worldʼs leading global business publication  ( 6 min )

The Worldpay spinoff comes after the company announced a strategic review of its business and operations in December under new CEO Stephanie Ferris.  ( 23 min )

The story of 2023 for Boeing and its rival Airbus won't be a lack of demand for new planes. It will be supply chain problems that just won't go away.  ( 23 min )

The auto company will on Monday announce an update to its plan to "rapidly scale EVs and make them more accessible to customers."  ( 23 min )

Alibaba, Huawei and Tencent are investing hundreds of millions of dollars in developing markets in the region.  ( 23 min )

Artificial intelligence has sparked new competition in internet search—for the first time in decades. Here's how to build an AI portfolio.  ( 35 min )

Shares of Novavax Inc. gained 2.4% in premarket trading on Monday after the company said it will deliver additional doses of its updated COVID-19 booster to...  ( 22 min )

Two seven-year deals will help the ride-hailing company end reliance on its own data centers.  ( 39 min )

Shares of Axsome Therapeutics Inc. tumbled about 10.0% in premarket trading on Monday after the company said in a securities filing that Teva Pharmaceutical...  ( 22 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- A stream of natural gas that’s being unleashed from British Columbia’s vast reservoirs is blazing a record-setting path through global markets, providing hope for Canada’s beleaguered drillers and relief for energy-hungry economies around the world.Most Read from BloombergChina Ready to Down Object Flying Near Naval Base: PaperUS Fighter Jet Downs Fourth Aerial Object Over North AmericaObject Shot Down Over Canada in Escalating Aerial DramaMajor Israeli Protests Against Judicial O  ( 47 min )

The autos giant will on Monday announce an update to its plan to "rapidly scale EVs and make them more accessible to customers."  ( 23 min )

Merchant-acquiring company Fidelity National Information Services Inc. plans to spin off its merchant business, the company announced Monday  ( 25 min )

If the S&P 500 finishes pretty much where it started, which is what Goldman Sachs expects, investors would do well to start looking for alpha.  ( 26 min )

U.S. stock futures flickered early Monday as Wall Street reeled from its worst week of the year so far and an upcoming inflation reading kept investors on their toes.  ( 47 min )

Chevron’s board of directors doesn’t yet see an obvious internal replacement for the CEO and remains pleased with his stewardship.  ( 26 min )

Want to be like Buffett? Buy assets that produce something.  ( 47 min )

Golden Ocean Group Ltd (NASDAQ: GOGL) said it has agreed to acquire six modern 208,000 deadweight tons (dwt) vessels equipped with exhaust gas cleaning systems for $291 million. The newly-acquired vessels will be chartered back to their former owner, an unrelated third party, for about 36 months at an average daily time charter equivalent rate of approximately $21,000 net. The acquisition will be financed by a new $233 million credit facility, which will be secured by the newly-acquired vessels  ( 44 min )

(Bloomberg) -- With big tech companies facing weaker growth trends and an economic outlook that could prevent the group from regaining its leadership role in the market, revived antitrust fervor might seem to be the last thing they need. Some investors disagree.Most Read from BloombergChina Ready to Down Object Flying Near Naval Base: PaperObject Shot Down Over Canada in Escalating Aerial DramaUS Fighter Jet Downs Fourth Aerial Object Over North AmericaUS Hasn’t Ruled Out Alien Origins for Lates  ( 48 min )

JP Morgan's Matejka recommends investors slash their exposure to stocks and eye more defense areas of the market.  ( 47 min )

GE Aerospace CEO Lawrence Culp Jr. told shareholders he expects air travel to return to pre-pandemic normals this year.  ( 15 min )

$2k sign-up bonus or high APY? You may be surprised at what experts say is best.  ( 25 min )

Alibaba has sold the last of its shares in the company that owns the Indian mobile-payments business Paytm for about $167 million, closing out an eight-year investment. The connection harks back to a different era, back when investors were exuberant about the prospects of financial-technology start  ( 25 min )

Check Point Software's fourth-quarter adjusted earnings beat forecasts. Nikola has started work on hydrogen plants, The Wall Street Journal reports.  ( 23 min )

Following decades of deceit, justice is being served after a major rubber industry supplier lied about carcinogens in its product.  ( 53 min )

What to know in markets on Monday, February 13, 2023  ( 47 min )

Inflation could slow faster than the Fed believes, reducing the need for more rate hikes and lowering recession risks. Rent growth is already easing.  ( 48 min )

A good start to the year falters amid worries that interest rate rises may have further to go.  ( 25 min )

Snickers and M&M’s maker Mars Wrigley has been fined by US safety regulators after two workers at one of its factories fell into a vat of chocolate.  ( 46 min )

New York regulators directed a crypto company to stop issuing one of the largest dollar-pegged cryptocurrencies, as a government clampdown on the sector widens.  ( 24 min )

(Bloomberg) -- US stocks are ripe for a selloff after prematurely pricing in a pause in Federal Reserve rate hikes, according to Morgan Stanley strategists.Most Read from BloombergChina Ready to Down Object Flying Near Naval Base: PaperObject Shot Down Over Canada in Escalating Aerial DramaUS Fighter Jet Downs Fourth Aerial Object Over North AmericaUS Fighters Down More Objects as Tension Ratchets HigherJapan Says Chinese Navy Ship Entered Its Waters Early Sunday“While the recent move higher in  ( 46 min )

The largest recall involves 114,000 Honda Fit and HR-V cars. Check the latest car recalls here.  ( 46 min )

The company more than doubled an investment in MeiraGTx, and more than halved its stake in surgical robotics firm Procept in the fourth quarter.  ( 23 min )

European countries have forked out nearly €800bn (£708bn) to protect households and businesses from soaring energy prices.  ( 49 min )

Investors will focus on whether the company bought more stock in Taiwan Semiconductor, or sold more of U.S. Bancorp.  ( 23 min )

The 10-year Treasury yield has moved higher recently, likely signaling concern that inflation could be harder to tame than anticipated.  ( 22 min )

COIN is down 20% during the last week after a record-breaking rally in January where it rose nearly 95%.  ( 45 min )

(Bloomberg) -- DBS Group Holdings Ltd.’s fourth-quarter profit topped estimates, helped by lending gains as a strong capital base allowed the bank to deliver a special dividend. Most Read from BloombergChina Ready to Down Object Flying Near Naval Base: PaperObject Shot Down Over Canada in Escalating Aerial DramaUS Fighter Jet Downs Fourth Aerial Object Over North AmericaJapan Says Chinese Navy Ship Entered Its Waters Early SundayUS Fighters Down More Objects as Tension Ratchets HigherNet income  ( 46 min )

News, analysis and comment from the Financial Times, the worldʼs leading global business publication  ( 6 min )

Asian stock markets sank Monday ahead of a U.S. inflation update that traders worry might lead to more interest rate hikes.  ( 24 min )

(Bloomberg) -- DBS Group Holdings Ltd. has about a S$1.3 billion ($976 million) exposure to Adani Group, of which S$1 billion is from a cement firm acquisition financing and the remaining S$300 million is from other Adani firms, its Chief Executive Officer Piyush Gupta said at a briefing Monday. Most Read from BloombergChina Ready to Down Object Flying Near Naval Base: PaperObject Shot Down Over Canada in Escalating Aerial DramaUS Fighter Jet Downs Fourth Aerial Object Over North AmericaJapan Sa  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- India has reclaimed fifth place among the world’s top equity markets by value after being briefly usurped by France during a selloff of Adani Group shares.Most Read from BloombergChina Ready to Down Object Flying Near Naval Base: PaperObject Shot Down Over Canada in Escalating Aerial DramaUS Fighter Jet Downs Fourth Aerial Object Over North AmericaJapan Says Chinese Navy Ship Entered Its Waters Early SundayUS Fighters Down More Objects as Tension Ratchets HigherIndia’s market capi  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Australia’s A$133 billion ($92 billion) coal export sector suffered another blow after billionaire Clive Palmer’s Waratah Coal Inc. withdrew an appeal to open what would have been the country’s biggest mine. Most Read from BloombergChina Ready to Down Object Flying Near Naval Base: PaperObject Shot Down Over Canada in Escalating Aerial DramaUS Fighter Jet Downs Fourth Aerial Object Over North AmericaJapan Says Chinese Navy Ship Entered Its Waters Early SundayUS Fighters Down More  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Shares in Asia declined after Wall Street saw the worst week for stocks and bonds this year as traders increased interest rate expectations ahead of crucial US inflation data due Tuesday.Most Read from BloombergChina Ready to Down Object Flying Near Naval Base: PaperObject Shot Down Over Canada in Escalating Aerial DramaUS Fighter Jet Downs Fourth Aerial Object Over North AmericaJapan Says Chinese Navy Ship Entered Its Waters Early SundayUS Shoots Down Unidentified Object Over Lak  ( 48 min )

Bitcoin was little changed in Monday morning trading in Asia in a mixed morning for the top 10 non-stablecoin cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- LG Chem Ltd. is prioritizing efforts to secure raw materials used in electric-vehicle batteries and establishing a self-sufficient global supply chain, including via potential partnerships and investments in mining companies.Most Read from BloombergChina Ready to Down Object Flying Near Naval Base: PaperObject Shot Down Over Canada in Escalating Aerial DramaUS Fighter Jet Downs Fourth Aerial Object Over North AmericaJapan Says Chinese Navy Ship Entered Its Waters Early SundayUS Sh  ( 48 min )

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) intends to sue stablecoin issuer Paxos, which is behind the Pax Dollar and Binance USD tokens, over the latter. The news comes days after CoinDesk reported Paxos was under investigation by the New York Department of Financial Services.  ( 45 min )

FICO, Experian, and Equifax all provide information about an individual's credit history, but important differences exist between the three companies.  ( 17 min )

Some debt collectors will say or do anything to get people to pay them. Although you may owe money, you still have rights. Here is what debt collectors can not do.  ( 18 min )

The number of credit cards you have can affect your credit score in a variety of ways. But what's most important is how you use them.  ( 17 min )

Some employers are able to offer 401(k) matching for student loan payments, and new legislation could make this a more broadly offered benefit.  ( 13 min )

Wondering why you have more than one FICO credit score? Here are the differences between FICO 5 and FICO 8.  ( 17 min )

Credit is a contractual agreement in which a borrower receives something of value immediately and agrees to pay for it later, usually with interest.  ( 19 min )

Chapter 11 is a type of bankruptcy generally filed by corporations and involves a reorganization of their assets and debt.  ( 18 min )

A frozen account is a bank or investment account from which no withdrawals or purchases can be made.  ( 14 min )

Home equity loans and lines of credit can have complicated and unpredictible fees.  ( 16 min )

Shares of Payment services provider Fidelity National Information Services (FIS) dropped on news that it would spin off Worldpay, its merchant unit.  ( 10 min )

Some employers are able to offer 401(k) matching for student loan payments, and new legislation could make this a more broadly offered benefit.  ( 13 min )

Immigrants have rights when it comes to financial services and products, such as credit cards, loans, and mortgages.  ( 16 min )

Tapping your home equity can provide funds you can use for a variety of purposes. First, you’ll need to know about the requirements, including equity limits.  ( 16 min )

U.S. stock markets started off the week with gains on Feb. 13, driven by expectations for a positive inflation print.  ( 10 min )

The clean energy investment programs authorized by the Inflation Reduction Act took a step closer to becoming a reality Monday when the IRS said it would start accepting applications for a key tax credit on May 31.  ( 11 min )

Paxos has announced that it will halt the minting of the BUSD stablecoin as regulators clamp down on crypto firms.  ( 11 min )

Citing the firm's supposed stance against firearms, Texas dropped Citigroup from the underwriting syndicate on its largest municipal bond issuance in history  ( 13 min )

If you were lucky enough to win a Super Bowl bet this year, your victory comes with the obligation to pay taxes on your winnings. How to pay those taxes and when depends on where you won and how much the bet was for.  ( 13 min )

Rule 144 is an SEC rule regulates the resale of restricted or unregistered securities  ( 17 min )

An interest rate swap is a forward contract in which one stream of future interest payments is exchanged for another based on a specified principal amount.  ( 17 min )

Mortgage rates have taken a big step higher, raising most averages to their highest level since very early January.  ( 13 min )

This week’s cryptocurrencies to keep an eye on are Oasis Network (ROSE), Mina (MINA), Hedera (HBAR), Lido DAO (LDO), and Rocket Pool (RPL).  ( 13 min )

A contra account is an account used in a general ledger to reduce the value of a related account. A contra account's natural balance is the opposite of the associated account.  ( 19 min )

The Express heads to ETF Exchange to learn what is coming down the tracks for investors who ride the rails of exchange-traded funds. Todd Rosenbluth of VettaFi and Reggie Browne of GTS join the show to tell us why there is still a lot of growth ahead for the industry, and why they are creating new solutions for more discerning investors. Plus, a little risk-reversal takes hold after a torrid January, just as retail investors dive headlong into the options market. Be careful out there.  ( 13 min )

Tax-efficient investing can minimize your tax burden and maximize your returns. Find out why tax-efficient investing is important and how it can save you money.  ( 17 min )

An allowance for doubtful accounts is a contra-asset account that reduces the total receivables reported to reflect only the amounts expected to be paid.  ( 18 min )

Days payable outstanding (DPO) is a ratio used to figure out how long it takes a company, on average, to pay its bills and invoices.  ( 23 min )

"Current delivery” refers to futures contracts for which physical delivery of the underlying commodity will occur in the current month, or soon after.  ( 12 min )

A zero-coupon mortgage is a long-term commercial mortgage that defers all payments of principal and interest until maturity.  ( 12 min )

A mixed lot order is a blend of round lot, which are standardized trading amounts, and odd lot, which are non-standardized trading amounts, orders.  ( 13 min )

The volume-weighted average price (VWAP) is a statistic used by traders to determine what the average price is based on both price and volume. Whether a price is above or below the VWAP helps assess current value and trend.  ( 17 min )

Debt fatigue refers to the seeming futility of the debt repayment process due to high amounts of incurred debt.  ( 13 min )

The cash return on assets ratio is used to compare a business's performance with that of others in the same industry.  ( 12 min )

Find out more about the Macaulay duration and the modified duration, how to calculate them, and the difference between them.  ( 18 min )

Variance inflation factor (VIF) is a measure of the amount of multicollinearity in a set of multiple regression variables.  ( 15 min )

An optionable stock is one where the stock has the necessary liquidity such that a market maker, like a bank, lists that stock's options for trading.  ( 13 min )

Use Investopedia's mortgage calculator to see how different inputs for the home price, down payment, loan terms, and interest rate would change your monthly payment.  ( 19 min )

An accelerated dividend is a special dividend that a company pays prior to an imminent change in the treatment of dividends, such as a tax increase.  ( 16 min )

Absolute pollution exclusion is a commercial liability insurance clause that removes coverage of pollution resulting from regular business operations.  ( 13 min )

The reserves-to-production ratio is an estimate of the amount of a natural resource that remains available based on current production rates.  ( 14 min )

U.S. stock markets started off the week with gains on Feb. 13, driven by expectations for a positive inflation print.  ( 1 min )

Het aantal flexwerkers is in het vierde kwartaal van vorig jaar met 64.000 toegenomen tot 2,7 miljoen. Het ging vooral om flexkrachten met relatief veel zekerheid in hun contract. Daarmee maken ze een goede kans op een vaste aanstelling.  ( 4 min )

De arbeidsmarkt werd in het vierde kwartaal nog wat krapper dan deze al was. Het aantal vacatures daalde weliswaar, maar het aantal werklozen daalde sneller. Voor elke 100 werklozen zijn er nu 123 vacatures, blijkt dinsdag uit cijfers van statistiekbureau CBS.  ( 3 min )

Het assortiment van webshop V&D gaat veranderen. Om de concurrentie met andere webwinkels beter aan te kunnen, verdwijnen onder meer de hobbyspullen, beautyproducten en elektronica uit het aanbod. V&D gaat nu terug naar "productgroepen die van oudsher de kracht van het warenhuis waren", zegt een woordvoerder.  ( 3 min )

Bagage- en vrachtbedrijven op Schiphol laten hun personeel te zwaar sjouwen en overtreden de Arbowet. Dat zegt de Arbeidsinspectie tegen NU.nl. Vakbond FNV start nu een collectieve rechtszaak tegen de bedrijven vanwege de gezondheidsklachten bij het personeel.  ( 3 min )

Technologiebedrijf OpenAI heeft de de betaalde versie van ChatGPT uitgebracht in Nederland. Voor 24,20 dollar (omgerekend 22,65 euro) per maand werkt de chatbot sneller en zonder wachtrij. Ook kunnen betalende gebruikers als eerste nieuwe mogelijkheden uitproberen.  ( 3 min )

Feestwinkels hebben het al wekenlang enorm druk met de verkoop van carnavalsartikelen. Vooral kleurrijke trainingspakken zijn in trek, blijkt uit een rondgang van het ANP. Mensen houden zich ondanks de gestegen prijzen niet in.  ( 4 min )

Na ruim zeven jaar vertrekt Marjan van Loon als hoogste baas bij Shell Nederland. Ze wordt opgevolgd door Frans Everts. Dat maakte het bedrijf maandag bekend.  ( 3 min )

Facebook-moederbedrijf Meta gaat in maart nog meer medewerkers ontslaan, meldt de Britse zakenkrant Financial Times. De tweede ontslagronde komt boven op de reorganisatie die in november is aangekondigd. Toen schrapte het socialemediabedrijf elfduizend banen.  ( 3 min )

In de VS is Mars Wrigley beboet vanwege een incident waarbij twee personeelsleden in een vat chocolade zijn gevallen. Het bedrijf moet ruim 14.500 dollar (zo'n 13.500 euro) betalen aan de Amerikaanse autoriteiten.  ( 3 min )

Het aantal bedrijven dat op de fles ging, kwam vorige maand uit op 228. Dat zijn er 35 minder dan de maand ervoor. Dat is de eerste daling sinds juli 2022.  ( 3 min )

We hebben vorig jaar een kwart minder gas verbruikt dan in 2021. Huishoudens waren zuiniger vanwege de hoge gasprijs, terwijl industriële bedrijven de productie tijdelijk hebben stilgelegd of efficiënter hebben geproduceerd. Daardoor kwam het totale verbruik uit op 31 miljard kubieke meter en dat is het laagste niveau sinds 1972, zo meldt statistiekbureau CBS maandag.  ( 4 min )

Philips heeft nog eens achtduizend meldingen over nieuwe problemen met zijn apneuapparaten gekregen. Daarmee komt het totaal op 98.000, blijkt uit een update van de Amerikaanse toezichthouder FDA.  ( 4 min )

De drankenindustrie geeft volop geld uit aan reclame. Vooral de uitgaven van biermerken zijn de afgelopen jaren rap gestegen. Alleen in Nederland gaat het al om tientallen miljoenen, wereldwijd gaat het om miljarden.  ( 6 min )

Booms and busts are familiar to any student of economics – they form the underlying patterns of long-term performance, for whole economies and for individual sectors. A recent report on the semiconductor chip industry helps to show the pattern – and sheds some light on where and how investors can position themselves now for maximum advantage. To begin with, the report, based on global chip sales data, places the start of the current cycle in early 2020, at the beginning of the pandemic crisis. W  ( 49 min )

The Bureau of Labor Statistics releases the January consumer price index on Tuesday, and about 60 S&P 500 companies report earnings this week.  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Regardless of whoever sits in the Bank of Japan hot seat, the biggest worry of global bond investors — a wave of Japanese cash heading home — has already begun in earnest and looks unlikely to stop.Most Read from BloombergChina Ready to Down Object Flying Near Naval Base: PaperObject Shot Down Over Canada in Escalating Aerial DramaUS Fighter Jet Downs Fourth Aerial Object Over North AmericaJapan Says Chinese Navy Ship Entered Its Waters Early SundayUS Shoots Down Unidentified Obje  ( 47 min )

The January consumer price index is out on Tuesday. Plus, earnings from Airbnb, Coca-Cola, Marriott, Biogen, Cisco, Shopify, DoorDash, Hasbro, Paramount, and Deere.  ( 23 min )

A million more Britons will start paying tax on their savings this year as a result of a stealth raid by the Treasury and higher interest rates, analysis for the Telegraph shows.  ( 46 min )

A busy economic calendar in the week ahead will have investors focused on signs inflation is — or isn't — starting to mdoerate across the U.S. economy.  ( 49 min )

Investors are waiting for the January consumer price index data, which is set to be released Tuesday, Feb. 14. CPI days have been among the most volatile for...  ( 26 min )

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These names are displaying both quantitative and technical deterioration.  ( 12 min )

Over the past two weeks or so, it seems attitudes have begun to shift favorably regarding monetary policy, economic growth, and the trajectory of stock prices.  ( 57 min )

Three more states now have laws that require companies to post salary ranges.  ( 48 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Investors are paying up to protect themselves in case the stock market sinks with a key inflation reading due this week, which is expected to show that prices aren’t moderating the way the Federal Reserve would like to see.Most Read from BloombergObject Shot Down Over Canada in Escalating Aerial DramaChina Spots Unidentified Object Flying Near Port City: PaperBlackRock, Pimco Push Back Against Bets Inflation Cooling FastJapan Says Chinese Navy Ship Entered Its Waters Early SundayU  ( 47 min )

Some big names from the one industry that hasn't yet been hit by a pandemic hangover — travel — might yet give Wall Street something to like.  ( 26 min )

Annuities are a form of hybrid financial product. Part investment and part contract, they're primarily sold by insurance companies as a way to save for retirement. While in recent years they have come under criticism for below-market returns, many retirees … Continue reading → The post How Much Would a $1.5 Million Annuity Pay? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

Although inheritance taxes are less prevalent than estate taxes, you'll want to plan ahead if your state charges one. Here's how to avoid inheritance taxes.  ( 48 min )

Sales tax on large purchases, like a car, is crucial to factor into the price. Depending on where you live and the price of your car, sales tax can cost you thousands of dollars. But did you know there are … Continue reading → The post How to Legally Avoid Paying Sales Tax on a Used Car appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

As markets tumble, folks nearing retirement are scrambling to locate strategies that will help them protect their nest eggs and grow their wealth. But if you're over 50 and currently in the workforce, you may specifically want to consider a … Continue reading → The post T. Rowe Price Says Workers Over 50 Should Do This in a Down Market appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )

Futures for base metals posted large gains in January amid worries about low stockpiles.  ( 24 min )

If you are not a regular devotee of stock market movements, you may not have noticed that, before dipping a bit on Friday, this week the FTSE 100 stock market index hit new all-time highs.  ( 48 min )

Gen Z may be obsessed with nepo babies in Hollywood, but they should really be focused on Silicon Valley.  ( 49 min )

The private-equity giant built a new customer pool of small investors with its Breit real-estate fund, but the market downturn caused many to try to sell, leading Blackstone to restrict redemptions.  ( 26 min )

Could Disney give up Hulu? According to CEO BOB Iger it just might.  ( 46 min )

Selling a rental property is more complicated than selling your personal home. If you're not using the proceeds to buy another property, it's going to cost you.  ( 47 min )

The California Public Employees' Retirement System also sold Walmart stock in the fourth quarter.  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A fresh round of IMF bailouts is underway, and some of the world’s most indebted nations will have to sacrifice their currencies to get them.Most Read from BloombergObject Shot Down Over Canada in Escalating Aerial DramaBlackRock, Pimco Push Back Against Bets Inflation Cooling FastJapan Says Chinese Navy Ship Entered Its Waters Early SundayUS Recovery of Object Downed Over Alaska Faces Arctic ConditionsChina Spots Unidentified Object Flying Near Port City: PaperThe year has alread  ( 48 min )

Here's why I'm betting on the energy sector and how to play it.  ( 12 min )

Smart money managers are always looking for the next hot stock. And NVIDIA has many attractive fundamental qualities.  ( 45 min )

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Early-year tax moves could reduce your taxable income, enhance tax-deferred savings and pass more to your beneficiaries free of taxes.  ( 21 min )

Beijing counts on such executive visits to attract investments from multinationals, with its leaders portraying the country as open for business.  ( 25 min )

Even as equities have bounced back to start the year, the outflows indicate a level of apprehension from investors who aren’t buying into the rally.  ( 23 min )

An upturn in the U.S. and global economies would require higher interest rates to tame inflation.  ( 24 min )

The markets might have kicked off the year in a generally upbeat mood, but they have been zigzagging recently, making it even harder to know what direction stocks are heading in next. That makes stock picking even more difficult than usual but there’s a tool that could come in handy here. The TipRanks Smart Score algorithm collects all the data required for stock picking purposes and sorts it out according to 8 factors - all known to correspond with future outperformance. Then those elements get  ( 47 min )

Disney is a leader in ESG ratings. Some critics say its plans to cut jobs and reinstate its dividend reveals that its shareholders remain its top priority.  ( 23 min )

The return of Liz Truss to the political fray has inevitably sparked a barrage of derision and outrage. The former prime minister has been widely criticised for her 4,000-word essay in last weekend's Telegraph, followed by an hour-long interview on Spectator TV.  ( 48 min )

News, analysis and comment from the Financial Times, the worldʼs leading global business publication  ( 6 min )

Company profiles point to high-tech parts while military links fuel Washington’s concerns of a spy threat.  ( 25 min )

With China’s reopening, Saudi Arabia will face stiffer competition from its OPEC+ partner, Russia, for market share in the world’s top crude oil importer  ( 47 min )

Found in many property insurance policies, a mortgagee clause provides protection for a mortgage lender in case of property damage.  ( 14 min )

Learn what caused the Washington Public Power Supply System (WPPSS), also known as "Whoops," to be one of the biggest municipal bond defaults of all-time.  ( 12 min )

An economic depression is a steep and sustained drop in economic activity featuring high unemployment and negative GDP growth.  ( 21 min )

A hash is a function that converts an input of letters and numbers into an encrypted output of a fixed length.  ( 15 min )

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Shell eist een schadevergoeding van 113.000 euro van Greenpeace omdat vier activisten van de milieuorganisatie een boorplatform hebben bezet. De schade zou zijn ontstaan doordat de activisten zonnepanelen en een windturbine op het boorplatform hebben geplaatst. Shell wil ook dat de activisten het platform verlaten.  ( 4 min )

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Het zuidoosten van Turkije is hard getroffen door de aardbevingen en de economie in provincies als Hatay, Gaziantep en Adiyaman ligt vrijwel stil. De regio kreeg de afgelopen jaren al een flinke klap te verwerken: vanwege de burgeroorlog in Syrië is er nauwelijks handel mogelijk. Hoe belangrijk is het gebied voor de Turkse economie?  ( 5 min )

“The year of efficiency is kicking off with a bunch of people getting paid to do nothing," one Meta employee told the FT.  ( 46 min )

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With AT&T leading the pack, these are the 10 biggest telecommunications companies by 12-month trailing revenue.  ( 16 min )

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Money and investing stories popular with MarketWatch readers over the past week.  ( 24 min )

Meta could announce another round of job cuts as early as next month, according to the Financial Times.  ( 45 min )

Some metros have posted home price declines of more than 10% from their 2022 peaks.  ( 47 min )

This guidance came after the IRS told millions of taxpayers to hold off filing their returns until the agency determined their status.  ( 23 min )

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The year 2022 was also a near-record for multi-generational homes, especially for Gen X.  ( 48 min )

The buffers that keep America’s natural-gas price fluctuations at bay are eroding.  ( 23 min )

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Crypto markets ended up in the red for the first time in 2023 after the SEC's Kraken crackdown tanked coin prices.  ( 46 min )

Seniors who opted for private Medicare insurance plans should not be shy about pushing back on denials for pre-authorizations.  ( 48 min )

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Day trading can be a fulfilling and lucrative career. If you know what you're doing, you can make a serious chunk of change. But with every financial success comes everyone's favorite consequence: taxes. So how do day traders avoid taxes, … Continue reading → The post How Day Traders Can Reduce Taxes appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

FTX used its own token, FTT, to fuel its growth before it filed for bankruptcy, according to regulators.  ( 24 min )

A recent study from the career experts Zety says that 40% of respondents fear retirement more than death. And almost nine in 10 responded that their biggest retirement fear is not having enough income. For married couples, planning retirement for two people can … Continue reading → The post Average Retirement Savings for Married Couples By Age appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

It took a while, but investors seem to be listening to the Federal Reserve. Will that kill a 2023 rally built partly on the “fear of missing out?”  ( 26 min )

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Taxpayers in 21 states faced confusion on how to handle money they received in special state refunds or payments in 2022. The IRS finally has answers.  ( 48 min )

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Monthly dividend payers provide a variety of advantages over quarterly payouts. Let's check out three REITs.  ( 18 min )

We all pay taxes, so why not get some money back?  ( 47 min )

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What to know in markets on Saturday, February 11, 2023.  ( 50 min )

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After sweeping to victory in the 2014 general election, Indian prime minister Narendra Modi hopped on a private jet from his home state of Gujarat to the capital New Delhi.  ( 49 min )

It continues to be a busy period for dividend hikes as companies report their latest financial results.  ( 23 min )

A new version of the partnership form, Schedule K-3, is expected to be more widespread this tax season.  ( 23 min )

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The IRS is not going to tax payments from most of the states that cut checks to residents last year in order to help them defray rising living costs.  ( 25 min )

Many investors have doubts about the energy companies’ move toward green energy. That’s hurting the shares now and could continue to do so in the future.  ( 23 min )

With little economic data being released this past week, investors focused on corporate earnings. And they weren’t thrilled by what they saw.  ( 23 min )

Most taxpayers in 21 states that sent out stimulus checks or tax rebates in 2022 don’t need to pay federal taxes on those payments.  ( 45 min )

Renewable technologies are often touted as a solution to the world’s energy problem, but there are some downsides to consider  ( 58 min )

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The IS-LM model represents the interaction of the real economy with financial markets to produce equilibrium interest rates and macroeconomic output.  ( 15 min )

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Funds from operations, or FFO, refers to the figure used by real estate investment trusts to define the cash flow from their operations.  ( 18 min )

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Learn how Facebook Messenger users can send and receive money within their social network using Meta Pay, and understand how the site benefits financially.  ( 16 min )

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Readers weigh in on Pfizer’s prospects, the record of activist funds, Linde and hydrogen, an options strategy for ASML Holding, the case for cash, and buying Tesla stock  ( 23 min )

Shares of Lumen plunged to their worst weekly performance in nearly 23 years after the telecommunications company delivered a disappointing earnings outlook.  ( 24 min )

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Artificial intelligence has sparked new competition in internet search—for the first time in decades. Here's how to build an AI portfolio.  ( 34 min )

A lot has changed in two years, when rates were hugging zero and the banks’ 1% looked like a screaming bargain. Plus, why Charles Schwab looks like a longer-term buy.  ( 23 min )

The reported pause follows a month of concerted federal and state regulatory actions against crypto companies.  ( 46 min )

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A lot has changed in two years, when rates were hugging zero and the banks’ 1% looked like a screaming bargain. Plus, why Charles Schwab looks like a longer-term buy.  ( 23 min )

Here are seven major companies whose stocks moved on the week’s news.  ( 24 min )

Bed Bath & Beyond’s Canadian division will shut down its stores under court protection after the company received an unusual lifeline earlier this week to save its U.S. operations from bankruptcy.  ( 26 min )

Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher Waller on Friday warns of risks of cryptocurrencies, saying they are “nothing more than a speculative asset, like a baseball...  ( 24 min )

(Bloomberg) -- In the latest of a string of actions brought by the US Securities and Exchange Commission, the crypto exchange Kraken agreed to pay $30 million to settle allegations that it broke the agency’s rules by offering a service that allowed investors to earn rewards by “staking” their coins. The SEC is pushing to bring crypto operators within the US under the same regulatory framework that governs the sale of all sorts of securities — to treat the tokens much like stocks and bonds. What’  ( 49 min )

Shares of Blue Apron Holdings Inc. plummeted 21.7% after hours on Friday after the meal-kit deliverer filed an at-the-market offering of up to $70 million...  ( 23 min )

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A Meta executive's multimillion-dollar stock sale could be another sign that things are humming along more normally at the social-media company.  ( 25 min )

It has been a tumultuous week for Bed Bath & Beyond, as the troubled company averted bankruptcy with what has been described as an “unusual” equity offering.  ( 24 min )

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iShares Exponential Technologies, Defiance Machine Learning & Quantum Computing, and ROBO Global Robotics & Automation lead the pack of AI ETFs.  ( 14 min )

The $100 billion portfolio of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was long a secret in the investment world.  ( 24 min )

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“If you buy crypto assets and the price goes to zero at some point, please don’t be surprised,” Fed Governor Christopher Waller said Friday.  ( 47 min )

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Lyft stock is down by about 35% today after the company's Q4 earnings disappointed investors.  ( 46 min )

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The former NFL quarterback said the auditor, Shannon Sharpe and Pat McAfee made malicious statements about his welfare fraud case.  ( 23 min )

Owning Apple here still makes good sense, argues one money manager.  ( 46 min )

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Home prices are beginning to level out. If you’re on the hunt for a new address, here’s how much experts say you need to afford a mortgage at a $600,000 price point.  ( 48 min )

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The rental car company remains highly profitable, leads peers in adding electric vehicles to its fleet, and has bought back over 30% of its stock since it emerged from bankruptcy in mid-2021.  ( 22 min )

The cost of hedging against a U.S. equity blowup has risen to its highest level since October as investors brace for more volatility ahead while stocks head...  ( 24 min )

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Five real estate investment trusts (REITs) are successfully kicking off the year 2023, with each reaching higher four- and six-month highs. While there are no guarantees that the bullish vibe will continue, it’s a sweet start for the year for people who invested in the REITs. Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance Inc. (NYSE: ARI) is a mortgage REIT (mREIT) now trading with a price-earnings ratio of 6 and at just 71% of its book value. Apollo pays a dividend of 11.6%. The mREIT is selling off fro  ( 46 min )

Tesla stock is set to snap an epic eight-day winning streak with a dip on Friday. A few things appear to be contributing to the decline.  ( 23 min )

Raytheon Chairman and CEO Gregory Hayes just scooped up $1 million of shares of energy firm Phillips 66, where he serves as a director.  ( 23 min )

In guidance late Friday afternoon, the IRS said California's Middle Class Tax Refund and similar payments in other states would not be subject to federal taxes.  ( 47 min )

General Electric filed its annual report Friday. It always contains some tidbits for investors to mull over.  ( 23 min )

The S&P 500 began the year with an impressive rally, but has been weak in the past several trading session. Shares are poised to end the week near flat.  ( 23 min )

“Companies have started to tighten their belts and take a more judicious approach to recruiting,” Rand Ghayad, head of economics at LinkedIn, says.  ( 47 min )

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The Miami Beach-based company is growing quickly, but doesn't expect to turn a profit in the immediate future.  ( 14 min )

There's a very good chance that you've utilized an Intel chip today. Here's how the chip maker became so ubiquitous.  ( 18 min )

Lyft stock is down by about 35% today after the company's Q4 earnings disappointed investors.  ( 46 min )

As a super-safe alternative to equity markets, these investment vehicles are positioned to reap higher yields from higher interest rates.  ( 28 min )

Coinbase shares have been under pressure this week as the SEC's crackdown on staking has markets concerned about a pocket of the company's business that accounted for ~11% of revenues in the third quarter.  ( 47 min )

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J.P. Morgan analyst Harlan Sur worte that chip stocks Nvidia, Broadcom, and Marvell are best positioned to sell chips to tech giants building artificial-intelligence products.  ( 23 min )

The CEO of the world’s most valuable bank, JPMorgan, warns pricing pressure may prove stickier than many investors believe.  ( 47 min )

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Top economist Mohamed El-Erian forecasts a high chance of inflation in the U.S. economy remaining abnormally high this year, despite the Fed's rate hikes.  ( 47 min )

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Is there such a thing as a voluntary cut in oil production? That's how Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak described the Kremlin's 500,000-barrel-a-day pullback from global oil markets, which [pushed crude prices higher](https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-news-today-02-10-2023/  ( 24 min )

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When signing the merger agreement last February, the two sides said that if the deal did not close by Feb. 27, 2023, it could be terminated. The two have enacted a caveat that extends that date by three months.  ( 15 min )

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In my nearly twenty years of following commodities, I've only seen a market this oversold on a few occasions.  ( 15 min )

The US dollar is gapped to kick off the trading week, but then fell back to fill that gap and now looks ready to continue building its base.  ( 46 min )

While the Fed eventually applied an almost unheard-of aggressive approach in its efforts to quell inflation, it took its time in doing so, ignoring the initial data. Noted economist Mohamed El-Erian says that had the Fed not delayed crucial policy it could have spared unnecessary pain on millions of American households. Nevertheless, despite the “fumbled response,” fast forward to the present and there are signs inflation is cooling down. While El-Erian warns of complacency and notes of more “in  ( 48 min )

Lyft isn't getting too many stars for its latest earnings report, which showed the challenges of competing against Uber  ( 24 min )

U.S. stocks fell Friday morning as the indexes are on track to end the week on a downbeat note.  ( 46 min )

Taxpayers in more than 20 states are asked to wait to file 2022 returns until the IRS issues guidance, according to the National Taxpayer Advocate.  ( 47 min )

Bed Bath & Beyond's equity offering has averted the company's bankruptcy for the time being, says KeyBanc Capital Markets analyst Bradley Thomas  ( 26 min )

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Micron said late Thursday a board committee has approved plans to cut certain executives’ salaries and suspended all executive bonuses in the fiscal year 2023.  ( 23 min )

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When many visa holders lose a job, they have 60 days to find a new one, or go home.  ( 23 min )

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General Electric filed its annual report Friday. It always contains some tidbits for investors to mull over.  ( 23 min )

Friday morning, the stock was down much more than either the broader market or shares of other auto manufacturers.  ( 23 min )

Micron said late Thursday a board committee has approved plans to cut certain executives’ salaries and suspended all executive bonuses in the fiscal year 2023.  ( 23 min )

Shares of Tesla Inc. were suffering a rare loss in premarket trading Friday, as a lower close would only be the second decline in 16 sessions. The electric...  ( 22 min )

PayPal Holdings Inc. has been a polarizing stock lately, and that looks to be continuing in the wake of the company's most recent earnings report  ( 25 min )

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Shares of Newell Brands Inc. dove 10.3% in premarket trading Friday, after the consumer goods company, with brands including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Paper Mate...  ( 23 min )

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